Job Reference: req1081

Employment type: Fixed Term

Applications close: 23/11/2026

- Full-time, three-year level 5 contract commencing February 2027
- Bring your systems skills, initiative and ideas to something new for local government
- Help shape an cutting-edge partnership delivering major community infrastructure projects

About the RoleThe Cities of Marion, Charles Sturt and Port Adelaide Enfield have established the BuildTogether Alliance, working with construction partner Kennett to improve how major community infrastructure projects are planned and delivered. We're looking for an organised, proactive person who enjoys variety, is confident with technology and likes finding better ways of working.

Working closely with, and reporting to the Alliance Director and teams across our partner organisations, you'll combine executive and project support with business systems, reporting and process improvement. Your work will include:

- Coordinating meetings, papers, minutes and actions to keep priorities moving.
- Maintaining accurate project registers, records and controlled documents.
- Preparing monthly reports and dashboards, checking information and following up gaps.
- Supporting business systems and helping colleagues use agreed processes.
- Identifying and implementing practical improvements to workflows and information sharing.

About you:

- You're someone who sees what needs doing and follows it through. You can manage competing priorities, anticipate deadlines and work confidently with people across different teams.
- You'll bring strong organisational, communication and systems skills, sound judgement and attention to detail. Your background might be in executive support, business administration, project coordination, governance or systems support.
- Experience with SharePoint, advanced Excel, Power BI or similar tools would be an advantage. You'll also be curious about how technology, automation and AI can simplify everyday processes and improve the way teams work.
- Above all, you enjoy connecting people,



information and processes to get things done.

Why Join Us

- Be part of something new for local government, working alongside senior leaders, council teams and construction partners while building your experience across governance, business systems and major infrastructure delivery.
- As the Alliance develops, you'll have opportunities to contribute ideas, build your capabilities and take on new challenges.
- You'll be employed by City of Marion, based at the Alliance integrated office on Sturt Road, with access to applicable employee advantages under our Enterprise Agreement.

Your benefits could include:

- 4 weeks annual leave, 12 RDOs and 3 wellbeing days over Christmas
- Annual salary increases and 17.5% leave loading
- Paid Parental Leave entitlements
- Affordable income protection insurance
- Access to free health and wellbeing initiatives, including skin cancer screenings, and immunisations
- Fitness Passport access, with discounted entry to over 75 gyms and pools across South Australia

How to ApplyIf you're organised, confident with systems and enjoy making things work better, we'd love to hear from you. 1734 - Alliance Business and System Support Officer - November 2026.pdf

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining what you can bring to the role.

Applications close: 23 November 2026, 5.00pm For enquiries: Ben Keen, Alliance Director at [email protected]. Our Commitment to InclusionAt City of Marion, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, included and valued.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or workplace, please contact the People Leader listed in the advertisement or our Human Resources team at [email protected].

If you're excited about this opportunity but aren't sure you meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Your unique strengths and experiences could be exactly what we're looking for.

The City of Marion encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTQIA+, and people who are culturally and linguistically diverse.

📌 Alliance Business and System Support Officer (Sturt)
🏢 City of Marion
📍 Sturt