Council Business Officer - Sunshine, Australia - Brimbank City Council

Brimbank City Council

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Sunshine, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Council Business Officer - 6 months contract (PN16071)

Closing date: 16/07/2023 11:00 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Brimbank Community & Civic Centre, Brimbank Community & Civic Centre
Department: People Partnerships and Performance
Compensation: Band 6A 36 Hour Week $ $
Employment type: Temporary Full TimeExciting 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.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be

We are currently seeking a Fixed Term Full Time staff member to join our team based at our offices in Sunshine for a 6 months contract.

The role

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 providing administrative support in local government or similar environment or to executive personnel.
Welldeveloped political acumen, including ability to assess issues and information and involve relevant parties in generating solutions or providing advice.

A Position Description for this role is attached.

To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on
Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

Brimbank City Council is committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all staff and members of the public.

Our COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy requires all staff members be double vaccinated with an approved COVID-19 vaccine. Some roles may have an additional requirement of having received a third booster vaccination. Proof of vaccination status or authorised medical exemption will need to be provided before commencing employment.