About the Opportunity

Parkes Shire Council is looking for a Business Support Officer to join our Governance, Risk and Corporate Performance team in Parkes, NSW. This is a fixed term role for a approximately nine (9) months until 28 February 2025. 

Secondment into the role will be considered. Please discuss with your supervisor, the hiring manager and/or the People, Safety and Culture team.

In this role, you will provide administrative support to the Manager and staff within the Governance, Risk and Corporate Performance team.  

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide administrative support to the team.
• Support various departmental Committee Meetings with preparation of agendas and minute taking.
• Customer service including phone and email enquiries.
• Effective use of Council's Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS).
• Reporting on the compliance of Council's financial purchasing processes.
• Administrative support for Council's insurance portfolio. 
• Assist in the development and delivery of Council's IP&R program.
• Other duties as required by Parkes Shire Council

More information about the role can be found with the Business Support Officer Position Description.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate III in Business Administration or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in office and administrative support roles
• Demonstrated experience in customer service including phone and email enquiries
• Demonstrated experience in collating data and information
• Current driver's licence.

Additionally, the following skills and background will be highly valued:

• Knowledge of the role, functions, and responsibilities of Local Government.
• Understanding and experience in the use of electronic document and records management systems. 
• Understanding of the administration of insurance, including claims management, premiums and public liability.
• Understanding of IP&R programs.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is a versatile all-rounder, who can adapt seamlessly to changing environments. Your strong teamwork and communication skills allow you to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders. 

Council values integrity, respect and teamwork. We are looking for someone who embodies these principles.

Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment. 

The role has been evaluated as being Grade 8 of Council's salary structure and offers a weekly salary circa $1,100 to $1,300 ($33 to $38 per hour) (depending on skills and experience) plus super and salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.

Benefits of working at Council include:

• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO)
• Four weeks of Annual Leave per year
• Three weeks of Sick/Carers Leave per year
• Access to Long Service Leave (6.5 weeks) after five years
• Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
• Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives including two (2) Health and Wellness days off per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance includes 40% reimbursement of removalist costs upon commencement and a further 40% reimbursement after 18 months of service. 
• And more!

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

About Parkes Shire Council

Parkes Shire Council is a progressive and innovative organisation that embraces new ideas and has adopted a philosophy of continuous improvement. Council is committed to delivering progress and value to our community through living our corporate values of Integrity, Safety, Caring & Respect, Teamwork, Community Focused, and Innovation.

Council has been acknowledged for Excellence in Local Government as the winner of the prestigious AR Bluett Memorial Award in 2016 which recognises the most progressive rural council in the state, based on all council operations and services.

Council values our position as a progressive, cohesive and well-respected employer of choice.  We are proud of our corporate values which guide the work we do, the choices we make and how we interact with each other and the community. For our employees, we provide career development and succession planning opportunities across a large range of trades and professions.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/Home

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve. 

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If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!