Council Business Officer

at  Brimbank City Council

COUNCIL BUSINESS OFFICER

Closing date: 10/03/2024 11:45 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Brimbank Community & Civic Centre
Department: Governance and Risk
Compensation: Band 6A 36 Hour Week AUD $91,228.42 - $98,932.02
Employment type: Temporary Full Time
Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne’s largest municipalities.
Located in the centre of Melbourne’s growing west, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse and proud - just like the community we serve.
Being community first underpins everything we do. We work and advocate for our community, being innovative, future-focused and responsive and apply these same principles to the way we work with each other every day.
Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!
We are currently seeking a Temporary Full Time staff member to join our team based at our offices in Sunshine on a 12 month contract (Maternity Leave replacement).

Reporting to the Coordinator Risk and Compliance, we are seeking an exceptional Council Business Officer who can bring their skills and experience to provide administrative assistance to the Councillor Support team, and assist the Mayor and Councillors.
The position will co-ordinate and provide advice and support in relation to Council business and Councillor functions particularly in relation to Council’s meeting cycle, including council meetings, briefings, hearing committees.

To be considered you will have:

• Tertiary qualification in governance, law, communications, or business administration, and/or relevant experience in a relevant field is advantageous.
• Experience in meeting management and electronic agenda and minutes production, including proofing and formatting of documents.
• Experience working within a legislative context, including providing advice and applying policy under supervision.
• Experience providing administrative support in local government or similar environment or to executive personnel.
• Well-developed political acumen, including ability to assess issues and information and involve relevant parties in generating solutions or providing advice.