Business Support Officer Operations

Job Reference: req36
Employment type: Permanent
Applications close: 06/10/2026

• Permanent Position - Starting at $95,358.55 per annum + Super
• 7 weeks leave (4 weeks annual leave, 12 RDOs and 3 wellbeing days)
• Play a key role in coordinating operational activities, customer requests and business processes.

At the City of Marion, we're committed to creating a liveable, sustainable community where our people and residents thrive. The Operations Division plays a vital role in delivering essential services to our community, and the Business Support Officer, Operations provides valuable administrative, operational and business support to help keep these services running efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated professional who enjoys working across multiple teams, coordinating business processes, supporting operational activities and contributing to continuous improvement. If you have strong communication skills, attention to detail and a passion for delivering high-quality customer service, we'd encourage you to apply.

About the Role
This is a permanent, full-time position based at our City Services facility in Mitchell Park.

The Business Support Officer, Operations provides high-level administrative and business support across the Operations Division, helping to keep services, processes and projects running smoothly. Working closely with operational leaders, field staff, contractors and the community, you'll coordinate customer requests, reporting, systems and operational activities while contributing to continuous improvement and positive community outcomes.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience providing administrative and business support in a busy environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, databases and corporate systems.
• A customer-focused approach and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local government or operational environments will be highly regarded.
• A Certificate IV in Business Administration, Local Government or a related discipline is desirable.

Why Join Us
At the City of Marion, we offer a supportive and flexible work environment designed to support work-life balance and wellbeing. Your benefits could include:

• 7 weeks leave annually (4 weeks annual leave, 12 RDOs and 3 wellbeing days)
• Annual salary increases and 17.5% leave loading
• Paid Parental Leave entitlements
• Affordable income protection insurance
• Annual corporate wardrobe allowance
• Access to free health and wellbeing initiatives, including skin checks and immunisations
• Fitness Passport access, with discounted entry to over 75 gyms and pools across South Australia

At the City of Marion, we are proud of our culture and the work we do for our community by living our values of:
Focus on the customer - we're responsive, engaged and proactive
Engage with respect - we're caring, connected and professional
Embrace excellence - we're adaptable, accountable and sustainability-minded

The job description can be viewed by clicking the apply button.

Confidential enquiries can be directed to Damian Garcia, Manager Operations on [0481 917 368](tel:0481 917 368).

Application close 5.00pm, 6 October 2026 and must be submitted through Apply now button only. Please include a cover letter outlining what you bring to this position.

The City of Marion encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, people who are LGBTQIA+, and people who are culturally and linguistically diverse.