• Permanent Full-Time
• Band 5 ($83,279 - $95,282) + 12% super + monthly ADO
• Footscray, Melbourne

About Us

At Maribyrnong City Council, we are committed to creating a connected, inclusive and thriving community where people feel proud to live, work and visit. Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, celebrated for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. We are passionate about delivering innovative services and opportunities that support our residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and organised person to join the Transport and Engineering department in a Business Support Officer role. Reporting to the Manager, you will be responsible for providing high-level administrative support to the Manager Transport and Engineering, the Transport and Engineering Leadership team and the broader Department in general.

You will also be responsible for providing project management coordination and support for Department specific projects and activities as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high level administrative coordination and support by developing and maintaining local systems that align with Departmental needs and organisational requirements.
• Provide a high level of service to internal and external customers in resolving enquiries and fulfilling requests.
• Be the first point of contact for the Transport and Engineering department
• Organise meetings, functions, projects and events as required.
• Assist with the preparation, coordination and collation of information and documentation required to respond to enquiries and requests from external organisations, including oversight bodies such as the Local Government Ombudsman, ensuring responses are accurate, timely and in accordance with organisational requirements.
• Monitor and maintain CRM and Council Plan action items, including tracking progress, following up outstanding actions with relevant staff, and ensuring records are updated to support the timely completion of departmental tasks and commitments.
• Manage and maintain all Departmental payroll and purchasing requirements in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
• Produce and prepare reports as required for the Manager Transport and Engineering.

To be considered for this role, you will have the following:

• Relevant qualification in Business Management/Administration, or extensive experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in the provision of administrative and project support.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills, including the ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Experience working within infrastructure services or local government.
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Work cross functionally in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Enjoy a flexible work environment;
• Work in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Take an Accrued Day Off every month

So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!

How to Apply

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6916025.

To express your interest in this role, please forward your resume and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description, in support of your application.

Enquiries: For further queries, please contact Olivia Wright, Manager Transport and Engineering on 9032 4133, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 6 August 2026 - 10pm.

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.