FULL TIME

$76,983.40 Gross per annum + Superannuation
Our Values| Respect | Integrity | Teamwork | Service Excellence |Innovation
Why Glenelg Shire Council?
Council provides generous personal and annual leave provisions, leave loading and paid parental leave for eligible employees.
As well as providing structured on the job training, Council encourages staff to continually seek professional development opportunities, both internally and externally. Where applicable, Council provides financial support to support this process. Council staff have access to a vast range of learning and development opportunities whilst employed at Council.
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About the Opportunity
Are you a motivated individual with strong administrative experience and the ability to perform effectively in a confidential and fast paced environment?
We are looking for a professional individual with a proactive mindset to join Council in the role of Business Support Officer to the Chief Executive Officer.
In this role, no two days will be the same! As the Business Support Officer to the CEO, you will provide high level business support to the Chief Executive Officer and work closely with the Mayor and Councillors. This role will also work collaboratively across the CEO department and Business Support Officers elsewhere in Council to support the development of strategic projects / priorities and initiatives.
For further information on the position please refer to the Position Description.

What you need to Succeed

• Experience in a business support role.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and attention to detail.
• Professional approach with the ability to demonstrate political acumen and diplomacy, act discretely and uphold confidentiality standards.
• Ability to organise events and functions.
• Investigative and analytical skills, including researching projects.

To apply for this position please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.
Why work for us?
A career with Glenelg Shire Council starts with a desire to go further. Here you will care about empowering our community and see the impact of the work you do.
We have a values-based culture and offer a range of training and personal development opportunities, along with a wide range of benefits for staff including salary packaging options, active social club, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program support, well-being initiatives and salary sacrifice options available for gym memberships.
Glenelg Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and values workforce diversity and inclusion. We are committed to providing a safe working environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all people while providing positive employment opportunities.
We take pride in being a child safe organisation and are committed to the wellbeing of children and young people, as well as our employees. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes.
Our Shire is renowned for its landscapes which include the Budj Bim, National Heritage Landscape, expansive beaches, scenic and rugged coast and national parks.
We respectfully acknowledge the traditional lands and waters of the Gunditjmara people, Boandik people, Jardwadjali people and their respective cultural heritages. Council embraces diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive community.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

All positions with Council are subject to a satisfactory ongoing National Police Check, valid Working with Children Check (Employee), medical assessment and Alcohol and Other Drug Screening.

• A brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability for the role, including addressing the Key Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description.
• Resume.
• Copies of relevant qualifications (if applicable)