Business Support Officer – Corporate & Governance

Location: Tamworth, NSW

THE OPPORTUNITY

Tamworth Regional Council is seeking a highly organised and customer-focused Business Support Officer, Administration & Governance to provide comprehensive administrative support to the Governance and Executive Services team.

In this diverse and rewarding role, you will:

- Provide high-quality administrative support across the Directorate.
- Coordinate customer requests, enquiries and bookings while maintaining accurate records.
- Prepare, format and proofread correspondence, reports and other business documents.
- Support financial administration processes including purchase orders, invoice processing and reconciliations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administration professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced workplace and contributing to positive outcomes for customers and stakeholders.

COULD THIS BE YOU?

To be successful in this role, you will have demonstrated experience delivering high-quality administrative services, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage competing priorities.

The Business Support Officer, Corporate & Governance is responsible for:

- Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Corporate & Governance team.
- Preparing and formatting correspondence, reports and business documentation.
- Managing customer enquiries, requests and complaints in a skilled and timely manner.
- Supporting Council meetings through the provision of administrative assistance.
- Undertaking financial administration activities including purchase orders, invoices and reconciliations.
- Maintaining Council records and software systems.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and effective business processes.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED

- Certificate III in Business Administration or a related qualification.
- Demonstrated experience (typically 3-5 years) in an administrative support role.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience designing and developing complex business documents.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to identify, analyse and resolve problems effectively.




- NSW Driver Licence.

INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!

For a confidential discussion, please contact Lisa May, Coordinator – Governance and Executive Services, on 02 6767 5***.

Salary Range: Grade 8 - $1,237.70 - $1,339.30 per week, plus 12% superannuation for a 35-hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing.

Apply Now! Applications Close: 11.59pm Friday, 18 September 2026.

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WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL?

For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle

For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community

For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career

For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging

Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values

A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!

Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community.

The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’,



drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people.

Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect.

ABOUT OUR REGION

The Tamworth Regional is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round.

Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career.

As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs.

Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below.

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📌 Business Support Officer, Corporate & Governance (Tamworth)
🏢 Tamworth Regional Council
📍 Tamworth