Business Support Officer

Department for Environment and Water
Job reference: 860343
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Business Support Officer is responsible for providing a wide range of high quality administration services and advice on business systems and processes to the staff of Green Adelaide. The role contributes to the efficient operation of the branch through the delivery of responsive customer service, effective business administrative support and continuous business improvement.

The role supports the Green Adelaide Board, refer Green Adelaide. 

What can we offer you!

• Working in an organisation that is contributing to significant environmental outcomes in the great state of South Australia!
• Be part of a fun, collaborative and supportive team.
• Hybrid working model with flexible working options including work from home available to promote work life balance.
• Free entry into DEW managed Parks in South Australia.
• Salary Sacrifice Benefits.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to our Fitness Passport Program.
• Meaningful and rewarding career.

Contract: Ongoing

Essential Criteria (including qualifications):

• Demonstrated ability to accurately, clearly and concisely prepare documents such as agendas, memos, letters, and spreadsheets and record minutes of meetings.
• Ability to review own work to ensure accuracy, correct spelling, grammar and formatting in line with organisational standards.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate and schedule appointments and meetings in a timely and accurate manner.
• Knowledge of the work area's role within the agency and communicates these services clearly and respectfully to staff.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Outlook, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Special Conditions:

• May be required to participate in emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities required by government agencies.
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or provide evidence that you hold a valid working visa that allows you to work in Australia.
• This role has been identified as a Position of Trust. You are required to provide a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which must be renewed every three years before expiry. DEW will cover the cost of renewal.

A successful applicant who is not currently employed by the Department for Environment and Water will be required to have an original photo identification document sighted and provide a valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) issued within the last 12 months. 

Remuneration: ASO2 ($66,442 min - $69,504 max) p.a.

Enquiries to:

Imogen Murray, Team Leader, Business Support
Imogen.Murray@sa.gov.au
(08) 8208 6221

Application Instructions:

Applications are to be submitted online through I WORK FOR SA.

Applicants are to submit a pre-employment declaration, current CV and letter of application (max. 3 pages) addressing the Essential and Desirable Criteria (including qualifications) as outlined in the Role Description.

The Department for Environment and Water is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds including all ages and gender identities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTIQA+.

Applications close: 21/10/2026 11:00 PM

Attachments:
- ASO2 P28701 Business Support Officer - RD.pdf
- Pre-Employment-Declaration_240522.pdf

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.