About the Position
The Business Support Officer provides a range of executive, secretarial and administrative support services across a range of complex issues to support the Chief People Officer (CPO) and People and Culture team to deliver on ARENA's organisational priorities.
The role supports a diverse range of work including executive coordination, internal communications, HR processes, Board and subcommittee reporting, procurement, contract management and business process improvements.
It is a highly collaborative role requiring strong organisation, stakeholder management and discretion, with a focus on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the People & Culture function.
This is a 12-month fixed term contract.
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.
ARENA is at the forefront of Australia's renewable energy transition, funding and supporting innovative solutions that make real impact.
By investing in cutting edge technologies, sharing insights with the market and collaborating with industry leaders, we're accelerating progress towards a cleaner, more sustainable future.
Every role here contributes to meaningful change and shapes Australia's transition to renewable energy.
Join our purpose-driven team where innovation thrives, and your work matters.
With a values-driven culture built on knowledge sharing and impact, we offer an advancing environment where you can grow your skills, expand your expertise in the renewable energy sector, and make a lasting positive impact.
If you're ready to be part of something bigger, transforming the future of energy into a sustainable future.
What we offer
At ARENA,



we offer a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, flexibility, and work-life balance, including:
20 days' annual leave each year
Additional paid leave over the Christmas and Current Year shutdown period, without using your annual leave entitlement
18 weeks paid parental leave
Up to 15 days' personal/carer's leave
The option to purchase up to two additional weeks of leave each year
Hybrid working arrangements, supporting flexibility between the office and home
Long service leave accrual
Salary packaging options, including novated leasing through Smartgroup
24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A range of health and wellbeing initiatives
Portability of eligible leave entitlements when joining ARENA directly from another Commonwealth entity
You will have front row tickets to leading edge technology in the sector
Employment framework and classification
ARENA employees are engaged under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency Act ****.
They are not the same as Australian Public Service (APS) employees, who are employed under the Public Service Act ****.
ARENA's employment conditions and classifications may differ from those of APS departments and agencies.
Positions are classified based on the nature and scope of the duties required to be performed.
Job level and remuneration are determined with regard to:
the complexity of the role
the level of responsibility
the skills and capabilities required.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our workers and better outcomes for Australia.
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📌 Business Support Officer, People And Culture (Sydney)
🏢 ARENA - Australia Renewable Energy Agency Careers
📍 Sydney