2 Temporary Opportunities

Infrastructure Directorate | Sutherland Shire Council

We're seeking two experienced and highly organised Business Support Officers to join our Infrastructure Directorate on a temporary basis. These opportunities will support either our Facilities & Fleet team or our Asset Strategy & Delivery team, providing high-level business and administrative support to leaders and teams delivering essential infrastructure services to our community.

What You'll Do

Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, you'll:

- Provide high-quality administrative and business support
- Coordinate reports, presentations, agendas, minutes and correspondence
- Manage customer enquiries, requests and stakeholder communications
- Support projects, business improvement initiatives and operational activities
- Assist with procurement, budget administration, grants and contract processes
- Coordinate staff communications, reporting, training and documentation
- Build strong working relationships across Council and with external stakeholders

About You

You'll be a proactive and adaptable professional with:

- A Diploma in Business Administration (or equivalent experience)
- Current Class C Driver Licence
- Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment
- Experience in a business support, executive support or administration role
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders

Desirable

- Local Government or public sector experience
- Experience supporting infrastructure, facilities, fleet, engineering or project teams

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 4th October 2026.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
- Package: $81,866 - $86,777 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Temporary Full-Time Working 35 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off). Positions are expected to be available up to 12 months.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Asset Strategy & Delivery - Click on the link to check out the

Facility & Fleet - Click on the link to check out the

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At Sutherland Shire Council, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We recognise that a diverse workforce strengthens our organisation and helps us better serve our community. Providing the information below is voluntary. It helps us understand the diversity of our workforce and identify any support, workplace adjustments, accessibility requirements or inclusion initiatives that may assist employees throughout their employment journey. Individual responses remain confidential and are not considered as part of the selection process. Do you identify with any of the following groups? (Select all that apply)* * Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
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- We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any support or adjustments at any stage.

Which role would you like to be considered for? * Business Support Officer - Asset Strategy & Delivery
- Business Support Officer - Facilities & Fleet
- Either

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