Business Support Officer

Temporary Business Support Officer role with a State Government Department – great hourly rate and immediate start.

The Opportunity

A State Government Department is seeking a professional and highly organised Business Support Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. This role provides essential reception, fleet administration, and general administrative support to ensure the smooth operation of business services and internal operations.

You will work within a busy, KPI-driven environment, supporting internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders through accurate administration, strong customer service, and effective coordination. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys variety, multitasking, and working as part of a collaborative team.

What’s On Offer

• Temporary role with a State Government Department
  • Great hourly rate
  • Varied role combining business support, fleet, and reception duties
  • Fast-paced, supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to gain exposure to government business operations

About the Role

Key responsibilities include:
• Providing office reception coverage, including managing incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and phone calls
• Undertaking fleet administration tasks, including vehicle bookings using UMS
• Checking logbooks and fuel invoices and investigating discrepancies
• Entering and maintaining odometer readings and tracking vehicle applications
• Maintaining paper and electronic records using Content Manager
• Performing spare computer updates and supporting basic IT-related administrative tasks
• Undertaking travel bookings, including flights, accommodation, charters, ferries, and car hire
• Monitoring and managing internal and external correspondence to ensure timely responses
• Working within a fast-paced, KPI-driven environment
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and stakeholders
• Preparing and maintaining accurate documentation, reports, and records using systems such as Ellipse and Microsoft Office
• Demonstrating initiative by handling enquiries for senior staff in their absence
• Developing, maintaining, and improving procedures, manuals, and registers
• Performing ad-hoc and general administrative duties as required
• Demonstrating professionalism and positively contributing to team culture and customer satisfaction

About You

You are a proactive and detail-focused administration professional who thrives in a busy environment and delivers high-quality support across multiple functions.

You will bring:
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Proven experience in accounts payable, including invoice coding using charts of accounts and job numbers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Experience with fleet administration or vehicle booking systems (highly regarded)

To Apply

Applications in Word format should be submitted by clicking the ‘Apply’ button below.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Brendon on 07 4034 5000.

About Us

With Head Office in Cairns and offices in Townsville and Brisbane, we specialise in professional, administration, engineering, and industrial recruitment. We provide permanent and temporary staffing solutions across commercial and government sectors.

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