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

As our Directorate Business Support Officer, you will have the opportunity to provide high level administrative and professional support to the Infrastructure Planning Directorate and Directorate Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

This role will report through to our Senior Executive Support Officer and forms a crucial role within a close-knit  team.

In this role your will; 

• Oversee and coordinate the Directorate budget and operational planning processes including monitoring, review and financial reporting in line with Council policies and procedures.
• Provide high level administrative and business support to the Infrastructure Planning Directorate on budget, operational planning and ensure appropriate escalation of emerging issues requiring attention.
• Proactively identify service improvement opportunities and develop and review budget, operational planning and related administrative processes and systems.
• Provide administrative support to the Infrastructure Planning Directorate, including undertaking moderately complex projects and drafting routine correspondence, reports and other relevant documents.

 Position Description - Directorate Business Support Officer.pdf

About you

We are seeking someone who is dynamic, proactive and self-motivated in nature and understand the need to remain adaptable and flexible. We want someone who is confident to apply their critical thinking, reasoning, evaluation and decision-making skills and work to support the Infrastructure Planning team. 

You will have; 

• advanced level and understanding of Microsoft Office suite of programs, particularly within Microsoft Word and Excel to draft correspondence and maintain data
• a high level of experience in administrative activities incorporating budget and quarterly processes, governance, correspondence formats and styles
• excellent time management, work prioritisation and organisational skills, with proven ability to work with limited supervision
• the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism, particularly when dealing with issues of a highly political and sensitive nature.

Our team are dedicated to achieving high quality results for our community and our environment. We are focused on delivering on our corporate values of Service, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability - we are seeking people who have an alignment with these values and our important work. 

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 city. 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, and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Strathpine office has local parking on site and is 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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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.