Business Support Officer

• Support two Senior Managers in a highly trusted partnership role
• Varied role across administration, reporting and project support
• Join a collaborative team making a difference in the community

About the Company
The City of Playford is one of South Australia's fastest growing councils, delivering services and programs that support children, young people, families and older residents across the community.

With a strong focus on collaboration, continuous improvement and community outcomes, City of Playford offers a supportive environment where employees are empowered to contribute, build relationships and make a meaningful impact.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Senior Manager Ageing & Inclusion, this role provides dedicated support to both the Senior Manager Ageing & Inclusion and the Senior Manager Families & Young People.

This is far more than a traditional administration role. You will become a trusted support partner, helping leaders stay organised, coordinate key activities, prepare reports and correspondence, and ensure important work continues to move forward.

Working closely with managers and teams across the organisation, you will play a key role in anticipating needs, tracking deadlines, coordinating priorities and supporting the delivery of services that make a genuine difference in the community.

About the Person
You are proactive, organised and enjoy being the person behind the scenes making things happen. You build strong relationships, take initiative and are comfortable working in a fast paced environment where priorities can change quickly.

You understand how to support senior leaders, think ahead, solve problems and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. Most importantly, you genuinely care about helping others succeed and take pride in delivering high quality work.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Provide high level administrative and business support to two Senior Managers
• Manage calendars, meetings, workflows and competing priorities
• Prepare reports, presentations, correspondence and briefing materials
• Support Council and Committee reporting processes
• Coordinate action items, deadlines and departmental deliverables
• Assist with research, projects and process improvement initiatives
• Support purchase order processing, administration and team activities
• Build strong working relationships across Council

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience as a Business Support Officer, Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar role
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written communication and report writing capability
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated initiative, judgement and problem solving skills
• Confidence working with stakeholders at all levels
• Local Government or Government experience highly regarded

Culture of the business:
City of Playford is committed to creating an environment where employees feel connected to their work, each other and the community. You will join a collaborative and supportive team that values initiative, accountability and delivering positive outcomes for the people of Playford.

For more information, please contact Roxy Boyns 0468 097 116 OR Joanne Murtagh 0489 279 011

Applications close COB 10th July 2026
Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in Word format only.