JOIN A WORKPLACE THAT HAS RICH TRADITIONS AND BOLD AMBITIONS

About the position

Working under general direction, the Business Support Officer will be responsible for providing high-level administrative and business support to the Manager Project Services, as well as providing general administrative and project support to the Project Services Branch to support the team in achieving strategic and operational objectives.

What we offer

- Permanent full time position based in the Toowoomba CBD with parking provided.
- $82,147.09 - $88,357.17 gross per annum.
- Plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
- Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with one affordable membership.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential personal or work-related counselling services for employees and their families.
- A range of progressive health and wellbeing services.

What you'll bring

- Certificate III in Business Administration OR a combination of experience, qualification and competence, which enables you to perform all duties of the position.
- Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement.
- Sound numeracy, written and oral communication skills.
- Understanding of and commitment to Council’s Organisational Value and Behaviour of Teamwork.

For more information, please ensure you download a copy of the Position Description which outlines the 'Success Criteria'.

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. Your current resume.
2. A document addressing the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description in two pages or less.
- Tip: Use headings to address each criterion and provide examples (situation, task, action, result).





The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

Have a question?

Please contact Angela Fry - Delivery Manager Civic Infrastructure on (07) 4688 9566 within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11.59pm, Sunday 8 November 2026.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of engaging challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

Attachments:
- Position Description - Business Support Officer (2342).pdf
- TRC Values and Behaviours.pdf

📌 Business Support Officer (Toowoomba)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
📍 Toowoomba