The details:

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

The Environment and Sustainability Policy and Planning Department sits within the Planning Directorate and takes a lead role in developing the strategic environmental and sustainability policies, programs and systems to ensure sustainability of our operations and natural environment. The team is split into three work areas: Natural Hazards Planning, Biodiversity Planning and Sustainability Planning.

Reporting directly to the Manager this position will provide high level administrative and business support to the Manager and senior team members across the three Department work areas to support achievement of departmental objectives and outcomes.

Additionally, you will

• draft high level correspondence, reports and documents
• monitor, process and track incoming and outgoing councillor and other correspondence
• coordinate the Manager’s electronic diary
• research and investigate issues and enquiries from stakeholders, staff, and residents to support appropriate responses and information
• coordinate and prepare for internal and external meetings
• assist with tracking of council meetings, briefing sessions, ELT meetings and Mayoral requests

About you

We are seeking an experienced professional with highly developed interpersonal, time management, work prioritisation and organisational skills that is eager to contribute positively to our team of technical specialists and its work to support our healthy environments.

You will have experience providing administrative and business support at a senior level, be proactive and have a self-motivated nature.

This role requires your professional judgement, initiative and confidentiality, with strong attention to detail and confidence in preparing quality correspondence, utilising the Microsoft Suite and the technical aptitude to quickly learn our Council systems and processes. 

With well-developed people and relationship skills and a strong focus on providing quality customer service, you will quickly become a valued member of our team.

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. 

Position Description

 Position Description_Senior Business Support Officer.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, leader support hotline 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.