Business Support Officer

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs Reference: VG/ The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan . Our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. The Department welcomes and encourages applications from diverse applicants, including First Peoples, refugees or asylum seekers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ people and people with disability. All roles at DJSIR can be worked flexibly and we offer reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. Business Support Officer Salary: $79,122 - $96,073 (Plus Superannuation) Ongoing, full-time role (flexibility may be available) Usual work location: 121 Exhibition Street, Melbourne CBD (flexibility may be available) The Role Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Information Technology and Workplace Services, the Business Support Officer provides high quality administrative and contract management support to the Office of the Executive Director, Information Technology and Workplace Services, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and effective contract administration. Main accountabilities: Provide proactive administrative support to the Executive Director, IT&WS including diary and inbox management to ensure seamless office operations Effectively manage day-to-day business processes by triaging incoming correspondence and flagging urgent priorities to support the Senior Advisor Assist with the lifecycle of branch contracts by tracking key dates (renewals, deliverables, expiries), preparing contract management plans and updating the contract register Prepare and circulate contract templates, amendments and extension paperwork The Team The position of Business Support Officer forms a part of the Information Technology & Workplace Services branch within the Corporate Services group. The Corporate Services group consists of specialist functions including strategic communications, finance, investment and procurement, performance and governance, legal and legislation, people and culture, information technology and workplace services and emergency management. About You The successful candidate will ideally have the following skills and experience: Working Collaboratively: Proven ability to effectively manage and support departmental executive functions demonstrating multi-tasking, utilisation of departmental and business processes and doing so in a collaborative manner. Flexibility & Adaptability: Well-developed organisational and planning skills. Able to operate independently within given guidelines and timeframes, manage competing priorities and support the workflow of other staff within the branch. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes. Further Information For a confidential discussion, please contact Demi Fox, Senior Advisor, on . The Department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description. Please note: We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you require an adjustment to participate in any stage of the recruitment process or have a particular requirement to be communicated with by either telephone or email only, please notify the DJSIR Talent Acquisition Team on , or via email with the position number in the subject line. How to Apply Please click the ‘Apply Now' button. As part of the application process, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the position description. Applications close Sunday 7 December 2025 at 11.59pm #J-18808-Ljbffr