Part time (0.6 FTE)
Ongoing
Band 4, $65,512 pa (pro-rata) + Super
Closing date: 9am on Monday 2 June 2025
Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.
Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.
The role
The Business Support Officer supports the Community Partnerships team through:
- Assisting with the coordination, preparation and quality of all incoming and outgoing communications and correspondence for the Community Partnerships Unit including the dissemination of relevant information
- Ensuring that tasks are completed effectively, efficiently, at a high quality and in accordance with agreed timeframes
- Assisting in the preparation of information to incorporate into monthly Council Reports and other reports as required
- Assisting with organising regular meetings within the Community Partnerships Unit and other meetings as required
Our ideal candidate
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Confident communication skills with the ability to liaise with a broad range of people, ensuring a high standard of public relations and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to providing excellent customer service including the ability to deal with challenging personalities and situations
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills in order to prepare detailed reports and correspondence
- Proficient in the use of computer software including Microsoft office suite
Benefits
- Annual salary increases
- Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
- Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
- Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
- Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.
Contact
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Alanna Cooper, Manager Community Partnerships, on 0439 813 051.
How to apply
Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.
Please ensure your application includes:
- A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
- A copy of your current resume
Additional information
Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse. We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.
Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.
For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.