Launch your career in local government and become a Business Support Officer!
Leeton Shire Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Planning, Building and Health Services team as a Trainee Business Support Officer.
The primary purpose of the position is to provide efficient and effective administrative and customer services support for the Planning, Building & Health Department and to occasionally assist the wider Directorate of Economic & Community Development with administration and customer service.
Qualifications and Experience
- The applicant must meet the requirements to successfully enrol in at least a Certificate IV Business Services or similar (with a customer focused stream) and a willingness to complete the qualification within two years.
- A Diploma level traineeship will also be considered.
- Continuing full-time employment may be offered upon completion of the two-year traineeship.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the general public and fellow employees are essential together with the capability of writing standard reports.
Salary and Conditions
- The role is graded at Grade T2 – T5 (depending on age and relevant qualifications and/or experience) plus 12% superannuation.
- The position is full time, 35 hours per week, with one Rostered Day Off per month.
- Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.
- The successful applicant will be required to undergo and successfully pass a Functional Assessment, which includes an Alcohol and Other Drug Screen and Hearing Test.
For Further Information
Further enquiries regarding the position are to be directed to Francois Van Der Berg, Manager Planning Building & Health, on 0419 536 275.
Applications Closing Date
Applications (including addressing the Selection Criteria as outlined in the Position Description) close Sunday, 26 October 2025, and should be emailed to jobs@leeton.nsw.gov.au or be marked CONFIDENTIAL and addressed to:
Human Resources Department
Leeton Shire Council
23-25 Chelmsford Place
LEETON NSW 2705
Leeton Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.