Business Support Officer

Expression of Interest – Business Support Officer

Location: Various Local Councils across Melbourne
Employment Type: Temporary contract opportunities
Hour:  Full-time and Part-time 
Rate: Competitive hourly rates + super

Public Sector People are inviting expressions of interest from experienced and motivated Business Support Officers who are looking to work within local government across a range of departments. We partner with all councils across Melbourne who regularly seek skilled administration professionals to support teams in high-functioning, community-focused environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and customer service support to a variety of departments (e.g. planning, infrastructure, community services)
• Manage shared inboxes, respond to enquiries, and escalate as required
• Prepare documentation, reports, and correspondence with attention to detail
• Maintain records and update databases with a high level of accuracy
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, and minute taking as required
• Support with project coordination and ad-hoc tasks to assist wider teams

• Previous experience working within a local council or government environment is essential 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and internal systems (such as TechOne, Authority, Pathway or similar)
• Ability to prioritise competing deadlines and work independently
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and contribute to a team

• Access to a wide range of temporary opportunities across local government
• Weekly pay and competitive hourly rates
• Ongoing support and communication throughout your contract
• Opportunities to develop your skills in diverse teams and departments