Business Support Officer - Planning

Applications closing on 24 November 2026, 12:00 PM

Reference number

25-68

Job Type

Part Time

Package

Band 4


Part time (0.4 FTE)
Ongoing
Band 4, $70,608 pa (pro-rata) + Super

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 24 November 2026


Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

Key responsibilities undertaken by the Business Support Officer – Planning include:

assisting in the delivery of friendly, accurate and timely customer service, including responding to general telephone and counter enquiries from the public
providing administrative services to the team including the effective use of office support systems, databases and procedures, maintenance of relevant website and intranet content, maintenance of equipment and facilities, the raising of purchase orders, financial functions, management of hard copy records and files, and any other administrative duties as required
providing a range of effective support functions, for Coordinators and staff of Planning including management of incoming and outgoing correspondence, arranging and scheduling meetings, coordinating papers, organising venues, catering and agendas, taking minutes, following-up actions and making travel, training and accommodation arrangements
Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

relevant experience and qualifications
a general understanding of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 as it relates to unit operations
previous experience in or an understanding of working within a Local Government setting would be highly regarded
a thorough understanding of the relevant technology, processes and procedures associated with the team and unit
Benefits

Annual salary increases
Hybrid working options – work from home and the office
Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families
Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities
Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Lorraine Stupak, Coordinator Statutory Planning, on (03) 5471 1823.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.