Division/Section: Planning,
Environment & Lifestyle / Community Lifestyle
Position
Type: Permanent Full Time (9 day fortnight, *****
hours/week)
Salary
Range: LGO3 ($78,412 - $84,646 per
annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and
experience
Location:
Townsville
Application
Close: 11:45pm, Wednesday 30 July ****.
About the
Role:
This
role provides administrative and financial support across Community
and Lifestyle, ensuring the effective delivery of services that
meet the needs of the Townsville community.
Working closely with
internal teams and stakeholders, you will deliver high-quality
customer service, maintain accurate records, and support day-to-day
operations while ensuring compliance with relevant policies,
procedures and legislative requirements.
As
part of a customer-focused team, you will contribute to a culture
of accountability, continuous improvement and service excellence.
The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail
and a commitment to supporting business operations, maintaining
business continuity and delivering value for the
community.
About
you:
Certificate
III/IV in Business Administration or equivalent
experience
Experience in
administration, finance or business support roles
Strong
understanding of budgets, financial reporting and
journals
Experience with
procurement, accounts payable and receivable
Proficient in
Microsoft Office and records management systems
Excellent
communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to
collaborate, influence and build positive
relationships
Commitment to




workplace safety and legislative compliance
Current Class C
Driver Licence
Robust
attention to detail and ability to work accurately under
pressure
Townsville City
Council is the largest local government authority in Northern
Australia.
We're committed to supporting our people through a
strong focus on work–life balance, a positive and inclusive
culture, and a shared passion for making a meaningful impact in our
community.
We
have a range of benefits that confirm this commitment:
5 weeks annual
leave + 17.5% leave loading
3 weeks
Personal/Carers Leave
14 weeks paid
Parental Leave
Domestic and
Family Violence Leave
Natural
Disaster Leave
Annual wage
progression
Up to *13.5%
Superannuation employer contribution for contributing
members
Salary
Sacrifice opportunities
Access to a
range of learning and development opportunities, including
on-the-job learning and formal training programs
Fitness
Passport program offering discounted membership to selected
health and wellbeing facilities
Employee
Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local
businesses
Employee
Assistance Program
* The Council
contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing




employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings
subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their
ordinary time earnings.
Contact
Person: Sue
Contact
Email:
****** (for position enquiries only)
How to
Apply
Your
application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button.
Please
include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your
skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve
success in this role.
We also will require your resume which should
confirm any licences and qualifications your hold.
For further
information review the Position
Description.
We are
committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse
styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,
encouraged, and respected.
People from diverse backgrounds
(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,
people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people
with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to
apply!
All successful
candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part
of the recruitment process.
Please be aware Townsville City Council
has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the
workplace.
If you need any
adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would
like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please
contact *****************
or phone ************ for a confidential
discussion.
Attachments:
- Business Support Officer_PD.pdf

📌 Business Support Officer (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville City Council
📍 Townsville