Senior Business Support Officer

Play a key role providing support to keep operations running smoothly

Your new company

A leading government department is seeking a highly capable Senior Business Support Officer to provide critical business, financial, and human resources support across a fast paced and high impact environment. You will join a committed team that plays a key role in delivering high quality outcomes to the community.

Your new role

Reporting to senior leaders, you will be responsible for delivering comprehensive support services across administration, finance, human resources and project coordination. Your ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and deliver high quality outputs will be essential to your success.

  • Maintain and improve administrative systems, processes, and governance frameworks.
  • Prepare high quality correspondence, reports, ministerial submissions, and briefing material.
  • Coordinate records management, mail distribution, fleet vehicle reporting, and tele/videoconferencing.
  • Provide back up support across administrative functions as required.
  • Undertake research, improvement initiatives, and project coordination tasks.
  • Liaise with internal/external stakeholders to gather information and support branch priorities.
  • Contribute to cross divisional activities and assist with minor IT project coordination.
  • Support the preparation of business cases, funding submissions, and budget monitoring.
  • Oversee accurate and timely invoice processing, fund recovery, and compliance with financial policy.
  • Work closely with Procurement to ensure cost effective purchasing of goods and services.
  • Deliver high-level advice to Executive and Senior Managers.
  • Manage recruitment processes, employment administration, and workforce support.
  • Apply legislation, policy, and best practice in day to day operations.
  • Provide case-by-case guidance with a strong understanding of divisional programs and priorities.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in the role, you will have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.

  • Ability to interpret legislation, awards, and policies to support sound decision-making.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with experience in financial and administrative systems.
  • Experience supporting organisational change and managing HR, WHS, risk, and administrative processes.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the creation of high-quality documents and presentations.
  • Experience in budgeting, FTE monitoring, and financial processing (journals, recharges, invoices).
  • Understanding of confidentiality, privacy, and public sector responsibilities.
  • Experience as a Senior Business Support Officer within government.

What you'll get in return

You'll play a key role in supporting initiatives that directly benefit the South Australian community. Enjoy a diverse workload across administration, financial management, human resources, project support, procurement, and business improvement. Be part of a reliable, supportive, and values driven government environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to yvonne.scott@hays.com.au or call Yvonne Scott now on 08 7221 4146.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
SA - Adelaide
Specialism
Office Support
Ref:
2989142

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Yvonne Scott, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Adelaide
Level 17, 11-19 Grenfell St

Telephone: 0872214146

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