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Business Support Officer, Infrastructure and ProjectsApplications Close (AWST): 09:00 AM 28/07/2025Salary up to: $80,000 - $89,999, $90,000 - $99,999Occupation: Administration/Support/ServiceWork Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Kununurra - Remote WAAs an Equal OpportunityEmployer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley values inclusivityand promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcomecontributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allage groups to apply.TheOrganisationThe Shire of Wyndham EastKimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthyworkplace for our employees is extremely important. We arecommitted to employing people who share the SWEK ValuesofSafety,Teamwork,Accountability,Communication,andRespect; these Values are incorporatedinto all aspects of employment at SWEK.TheEast KimberleyThe East Kimberley is a stunning andsparsely populated area in the northeast corner of WesternAustralia and is known as one of the world''s last wildernessfrontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for itspristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-classfishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options,great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very uniquepart of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, witha unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundantopportunities.TheOpportunityWe are lookingfor a motivated Business Support Officer to join our Infrastructureand Strategic Projects Team in Kununurra to provide an extensiverange of high quality, customer focused, efficient administrativeand support services. The role will also assist the Operations Teamwithin the Directorate from time to time as requested. Yourresponsibilities will include:Management,coordination, preparation and quality of all incoming andoutgoing communications and correspondence including managementof the department inboxesCoordination of diaryand email management including record keepingMaintaining theInfrastructure elements of the Shires external web siteand internal intranetFacilitate arrangementof regular meetings within the directorate and ad-hoc meetingsas required, including maintenance of relevant actionregistersDeveloping, implementingand maintaining the Directorate team processes and proceduresas requiredProvision ofadministrative support for the purpose of managing theDirectorates compliance functions, including monitoringwork flows, statutory and management reportingrequirementsProcessing of invoices,including coordination of the Directors monthly creditcard expenses, Regional Road Group, Blackspot, Roads toRecovery and other similar processesAssisting with frontline customer enquiries (counter and telephone) for theDirectorate including the dissemination of relevantinformationMaintaining departmentregisters, Synergy modules and assistance with the review ofPolices and Organisational Directives as requiredAssisting in thepreparation of information to incorporate into annual reports,monthly Council Reports and other reports asrequiredAssisting with licencingand reporting requirements as well as the continuousdevelopment of the Shire Fleet ManagementsystemAssisting compliancerelating to Shire Cemetery processesRelevant qualifications inBusiness Administration, current National Police Clearance (withinthe last 6 months), and current unrestricted WA DriversLicence are essential for this role.It is desirable if you haveany working knowledge of matters dealt with by Local Government,experience in the development and implementation of policies,organisational directives and work instructions, and knowledge orexperience using IT Vision Synergy Soft.More information about theposition and the requirements are in the PositionDescription at the bottom of this page.Salary andBenefitsWorking for SWEK means that in additionto the competitive annualsalary range indicated at the top of this page (inclusive ofallowances and superannuation, dependent on skills and experience),you may also enjoy a range of benefits including:6 weeksannual leave12%superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further3%Salarypackaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgageinterest expenses11public holidays with 2 additional ''Local Government Days'' peryearFlexibleworking arrangementsShireprovided corporate uniformsAvariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) servicesPlease notethat, where applicable, benefits will be applied pro-rata to casualand part-time roles.APPLYNOW!If youare ready to be part of our diversely talented team and to buildyour future with an organisation that makes an impact, improveslives and inspires others please click theApply button at the bottom of thispage or contact Paul Webb, our Director Infrastructure andStrategic Projects on 0438 690 311 for a confidentialdiscussion.Applicants must belegally entitled to work in Australia and will be required toprovide evidence of this entitlement acceptableevidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birthcertificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicantswill also be required to provide a National Police Clearance beforetheinterview stage of the recruitmentprocess. #J-18808-Ljbffr