Business Support Officer
Public Sector People ·www.search-4.com.au
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Business Support Officer Opportunities – Local Government
Location: Across Melbourne Metropolitan Area
Duration: Temporary Contracts (3-6 months)
Rate: $38 – $47 per hour + super
We are currently seeing a strong influx of temporary Business Support Officer opportunities across a range of local councils throughout metro Melbourne. These roles offer a great opportunity to gain exposure to different departments and build your local government experience
Current Areas of Demand
We are actively recruiting for Business Support professionals with experience in:
While duties vary depending on the department, responsibilities may include:
To be successful, you will bring:
Duration: Temporary Contracts (3-6 months)
Rate: $38 – $47 per hour + super
We are currently seeing a strong influx of temporary Business Support Officer opportunities across a range of local councils throughout metro Melbourne. These roles offer a great opportunity to gain exposure to different departments and build your local government experience
Current Areas of Demand
We are actively recruiting for Business Support professionals with experience in:
- Building Support
- Planning Support
- Engineering Business Support
- Local Laws & Permits Administration
- Facilities Bookings
- Open Spaces / Parks Administration
- Leisure Centre Administration
While duties vary depending on the department, responsibilities may include:
- Providing high-level administrative support to technical teams
- Managing customer enquiries via phone, email, and in person
- Data entry and records management (e.g. Pathway, TechOne, or similar systems)
- Processing permits, applications, and service requests
- Coordinating bookings, schedules, and internal workflows
- Supporting compliance and regulatory processes
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
To be successful, you will bring:
- Previous experience in a Business Support, Administration, or Customer Service role (local government experience highly regarded)
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proficiency across Microsoft Office and council systems (desirable)
- Flexibility and availability for temporary contract work
- Competitive hourly rates: $38 – $47 + super
- Exposure to a variety of council departments and projects
- Work with reputable local government organisations across Melbourne
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Business Support Officer role?
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Where is the Business Support Officer job located?
The Business Support Officer role with Public Sector People is based in VIC - Melbourne, VIC, AU.
What does the Business Support Officer role pay?
Public Sector People lists the Business Support Officer role at AUD 38–47 per hour.
Is the Business Support Officer role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Public Sector People.
What experience level is the Business Support Officer role?
The Business Support Officer position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Business Support Officer role at Public Sector People?
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