Business Support Officer
We are seeking individuals with a proven background in general administration, who can operate in a fast-paced environment, add value through their strong communication skills, stakeholder engagement and display drive and initiative with previous experience in both government and non-government sectors.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
- General Administration Support: Provide high quality, confidential, accurate, timely and professional administrative and logistical support to the executives, staff, stakeholders, and clients.
- Meeting Support: Attending meetings, taking accurate minutes, and following up on action items to ensure timely completion.
- Document Management: Drafting, editing, and proofreading documents, correspondence, and reports to a high standard. Experience with ministerial briefings is highly advantageous.
- Communication: Managing and prioritising emails, phone calls, and other correspondence on behalf of senior executives.
- Governance: Government relations, managing registers and interpret policies.
- Confidentiality: Maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information and handling classified materials as required.
Skills & Experience:
- Demonstrated proven expertise in Administration or Senior administration, or in the areas listed above
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Well-developed interpersonal, liaison and representational skills and the ability to establish and maintain relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency in the use of office software, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- A high degree of discretion and professionalism.
- Knowledge of government processes and procedures (highly desirable).
- Please note, due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Requirements:
- All applicants must possess a current National Police Clearance Certificate (must be less than 12 months from initial release date)
- Must be able to provide 2 satisfactory references
- Must have appropriate right to work in Australia
- These positions are temporary, providing flexibility and encompassing a diverse range of tasks, spanning from a few weeks to several months.
- Availability to commence immediately is essential
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.
To apply please click apply or call Annie Harris on 08 82163528 for a confidential discussion.
About the job
Contract Type: Contract
Specialism: Secretarial & Business Support
Focus: General Administration
Industry: Admin and Secretarial
Salary: Attractive Hourly Pay Rate
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Adelaide CBD
CONTRACTORJob Reference: C6BZX7-89F0F9CA
Date posted: 8 September 2026
Consultant: Annie Harris
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