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Join City of Moreton Bay as a Business Support Officer and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

This role is part of Building and Plumbing Services in our Development Services team, which is committed to shaping a better Moreton Bay by assessing and managing the effects of development on the community and environment, working in partnership with the development industry to design and construct infrastructure for the community as well as levying and recovering infrastructure charges to fund new and upgraded major community infrastructure.

With that commitment, we focus on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability, and we are seeking people who resonate with these values and are willing to contribute to a positive work environment.

About our opportunity

The role will primarily work with the Building Certification and Compliance Team, supporting the service this team provides in achieving compliance with Council-owned buildings and buildings on Council-owned land. Still, it will have responsibilities in supporting the broad team when required.

As our Business Support Officer, you will provide administrative and business support to the Development Services teams to ensure effective and efficient delivery of departmental operations within the Building and Plumbing Team.

Additionally, you will: 

• prepare correspondence, briefing notes, presentations, and other business documents.
• assist in the review and update of resources, including template letters, forms, and customer service reference information
• provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• assist with customer enquiries and Technology One processes including tracking and resolution
• work collaboratively with Senior Business Support Officers and other business support staff across the division

Building Certification and Compliance and Development Compliance

The Building and Development Compliance team undertake activities to ensure compliance with State and Local Government interests, including the City of Moreton Bay Council Planning Scheme. These activities also involve other statutory functions, including ensuring Building Work is undertaken in compliance with the building assessment provisions with a focus on Community Safety.

Plumbing

Councils Plumbing Services' main function is to regulate the carrying out of plumbing or drainage work to reduce risks to public health and safety and the environment. This is achieved primarily by ensuring all plumbing or drainage work, other than unregulated work, is carried out by qualified persons and ensuring that plumbing or drainage work is carried out and maintained in compliance with the code requirements for the work.

About you

We are seeking a highly adaptable Business Support Officer who thrives in a fast-paced working environment, with analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability analyse, interpret and report on data. You will bring your excellent administrative and time management skills to this role and have strong communication and well-developed people and relationships skills.

You will have:

• experience providing administrative support and assistance, including the preparation of quality correspondence and documentation
• sound knowledge of administration practices and procedures
• well-developed organisational skills and work ethic with the ability to work autonomously
• proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of programs and the ability to develop proficiency with council’s corporate systems
• excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage with stakeholders through all levels of the organisation.  

Position Description

 Position Description_Business Support Officer - Development Services.pdf

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our region. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training and Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, chaplaincy program, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Caboolture and Strathpine offices have local parking on site and are close to public transport networks, making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.