Business Support Officer. City of Sydney. Sydney NSW. Office Management (Administration & Office Support). Government-Local (Government & Defense). Full time. Add expected salary to your profile for insights. Caring for our city, creating a future for all Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030–2050: Continuing the Vision. Be part of a purpose-led organization with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role: The City of Sydney has an exciting opportunity for a Business Support Officer to join our friendly and collaborative Planning Assessments Team. You'll provide high-quality business and project/administrative support to the Executive Manager of Planning & Development, the members of the Planning Assessments, Construction & Building Certification Services, and Health & Building senior management team. You'll also ensure all administrative procedures are provided and delivered in a competent, professional, and efficient manner.

We are looking for someone with: extensive experience in office management, including the provision of clerical, secretarial and administrative support services to a busy operationally focused teams in a complex and high-profile situation highly developed oral and written communication skills and the ability to provide clear and concise written and verbal advice/information, interact with a broad range of staff and external customers, project management skills including the ability to research and provide appropriate responses to address issues at hand with attention to detail and accuracy.

Download the position description. This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month. The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration and criminal history check. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, 2 April 2025.

What we can offer you: You’ll work with passionate, welcoming, and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working: 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days, or events of significance. A collaborative approach to flexible working. City center head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development: leadership and management development program. Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave. Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences. Long service and employee recognition awards. Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counseling. Supporting families. 26 weeks paid parental leave and 6 weeks paid partner leave. Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term foster leave. Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave. Part-time and job-sharing options available. Supportive return-to-work environment. Inclusive culture. Recognized as an inclusive employer by the Diversity Council of Australia. Active employee networks include City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander networks.

Recognized family-inclusive workplace. Veteran employment supporter. Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, veterans, and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.

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Contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.