Business Support Officer (Targeted)

Premier's Department

Business Support Officer (Targeted)

You. At the centre of big ideas.

• Join our Aboriginal Affairs team as a Business Support Officer
• Temporary up to 2 years with the potential to extend or convert to Ongoing
• Clerk Grade 5/6. Package includes base salary ($99,938 - $110,271) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

About the Role
As the Business Support Officer, (Targeted) you'll be the go-to person ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across the team. From coordinating meetings and managing records to supporting travel, HR, and finance processes, your work will keep everything running like clockwork. You'll also have the opportunity to support projects and contribute to broader team goals in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

To learn more about the roles please review the Role Descriptions here.

We're Looking For

• Clear internal communications: Helps to share important information across the team using emails, briefs, and meetings, ensuring everyone stays informed and engaged.
• Support for meetings and projects: Assists with organising internal meetings and supports team projects, helping to coordinate tasks and provide administrative assistance for smooth operations.
• Guidance in everyday communications: Offers practical advice on how to communicate updates or changes within the team, supporting leaders and colleagues as needed.
• Records Management: knowledge of Objective software desirable
• Building positive relationships: Supports good working relationships within the team and with external partners, helping to share information and encourage teamwork.

We value diverse experiences. Even if you're not sure you meet all requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working: Broad range of flexible working arrangements
• Career Development: Ongoing learning through expert-led sessions, online training, and professional development opportunities
• Work-Life Balance: Flex time accrual for extra hours worked (for non-executive roles) based on a 35-hour standard week
• Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance program, fitness passport program, and wellbeing initiatives
• Inclusive Culture: Staff-led networks including Aboriginal Staff Advisory Committee, Diversity & Inclusion Network, and Young Professionals Network

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• A cover letter addressing your interest, and how your skills and experience can be applied to the role.

Closing date: Thursday 18 June 2026 (9:59 AM)

Salary: Classification Grade 5/6. Package includes base salary ($99,938 - $110,271) plus superannuation (12%) and leave loading.

Hiring Manager: Justine Adkins, Senior Project Officer, **************@aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au

About the Premier's Department
Connecting to Deliver from the Heart of Government
The Premier's Department leads the state's 430,000 public servants, driving collaboration and the delivery of whole-of-government priorities. Learn more about the department and a career at Premier's Department.

Our Commitment
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and other diverse communities.

The Premier's Department acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work and live. We pay respect to Ancestors and Elders past and present. We recognise and learn from the strengths of First Nations peoples of New South Wales and their continuing connection to, and unique cultural and spiritual relationship with, Country.

Additional Information
Reasonable Adjustments: The selection process will include assessment techniques to determine your suitability. You can request reasonable adjustments at any stage by indicating in pre-screening questions, contacting the Talent Team at ***@premiersdepartment.nsw.gov.au, or reaching out to the hiring manager.

Talent Pool: A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process. If eligible, you may be contacted for ongoing and temporary opportunities in the same role or grade that become available over an 18-month period.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for the targeted role and greater consideration will be given to their applications, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. This is in accordance with Rule 26 of the Government Sector Employment Rules 2014. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants must confirm their Aboriginality in addition to the essential requirements of the role.