Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $79,122 - $96,073
Grade: VPS 3
Occupation: Administration
Location: Grampians - Ballarat
Reference: 7714
About the Role
This is a Fixed Term Position until 31 December 2025
The Business Support Officers are responsible for delivery of high standard, best practice
administrative and business support to SRS operational teams and depots.
These positions report to the Team Leader, Business Support or Business Support Coordinators and
operate as an SRS-wide team, working closely with Program Support Officers, Team Leaders and Works
Supervisors, as well as with all of the SRS Business and Corporate team.
Business Support Officers are accountable for administrative tasks including but not limited to:
The Business Support Officers work with the Team Leader, Business Support, Business Support
Coordinators and broader SRS Business Support Network to help deliver strategic business
improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with DTP policies and procedures.
To access the Position Description, please click here.
Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
Key Selection Criteria
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will proactively seek opportunities to innovate and improve processes, while leveraging existing systems to enhance work quality and efficiency. They will demonstrate sound project delivery skills, a basic understanding of business processes, and the ability to manage tasks using appropriate tools and systems. Strong stakeholder management and digital literacy are also essential, as the candidate will need to guide others in using technology effectively and maintain positive, solution-focused relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Personal Attributes
On a personal level, the ideal candidate will be adaptable and flexible, responding quickly to changing priorities and collaborating comfortably with teams beyond their own organisation. They will demonstrate accountability and a clear understanding of how their work aligns with broader organisational goals, showing commitment to achieving effective outcomes. Additionally, they will work cooperatively with others, sharing information, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a positive team environment.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
Desirable
What we offer
Culture Value
We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.
How to Apply
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Applications close 11.59pm on Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.
For further information about the role please contact Belinda Marchant – Team Leader, Business Support via 0438 042 089 or [email protected].
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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