Business Support Officer at City of Parramatta External Careers Site

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

87851.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Administrative Support, Financial Management, Budgeting, Document Preparation, Meeting Coordination, Customer Service, Communication, Relationship Building, Project Management, Procurement, Invoicing, Reporting, Discretion, Marketing Support, Creative Services Support

Industry

Government Administration

Description

The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. About the role This position is responsible for providing high-quality administrative support across both the Communications & Customer Engagement and Marketing, Brand & Creative Services teams. This role also supports senior leadership by coordinating business processes, analysing vendor invoices for accuracy, and identifying opportunities to improve contract and service delivery. On a daily basis you will: Provide high-quality administrative support to Communications & Customer Engagement and Marketing, Brand & Creative Services leadership teams. Assist with financial management, including budgeting and quarterly/annual reviews using Council systems. Prepare and coordinate professional documents, such as briefing papers, reports, and presentations. Organise meetings and manage agendas, ensuring timely and accurate support materials. Deliver exceptional customer service, handling enquiries and maintaining strong internal and external relationships. About You The successful candidate should have 3+ years relevant administrative experience, with a proven track record of achieving objectives. They will showcase exceptional ability to communicate, build relationships and influence others with an engaging approach and technique. You will also bring: Tertiary qualification (min Cert IV) in Business, Management, Administration (or related discipline) or a significant amount of comparable industry experience in an administrative support capacity. Demonstrated ability to provide high level support to a broad team, or a senior personal assistant role, as well as lead and manage small projects. Demonstrated experience in business administration, including procurement, invoicing, presentations, reporting, and handling sensitive matters with discretion. Experience supporting communications, marketing or customer service teams preferred but not essential. What’s on offer We are offering a permanent full time opportunity with an attractive remuneration from $87,851.88 plus 12% superannuation. In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements 14 weeks paid parental leave Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking) Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year) Learning and development opportunities Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.) Want to know more? Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. Review our Values Flyer which outlines Council's core values and behaviours. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Julia Schembri on email jschembri@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au How to apply Candidates MUST apply online. Please submit your resume and attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role. Applications close 9pm, Sunday, 1 February 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium. This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection. The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

This position provides high-quality administrative support across the Communications & Customer Engagement and Marketing, Brand & Creative Services teams. It also involves coordinating business processes and analyzing vendor invoices for accuracy.