Business Support Officer - Cemeteries

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and organised Business Support Officer to provide dedicated, professional, and responsive administrative assistance to the Cemetery Officer and the Open Space & Community Facilities team.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the effective delivery of high-level administrative support across a broad and diverse portfolio of community assets. This includes cemeteries, community facilities, halls and centres, public swimming pools, public toilets and amenities, trees and vegetation, recreation areas, civic spaces, sporting ovals, parks, and playgrounds.

This is a hands on support role suited to someone who is proactive, detail oriented, and confident managing multiple priorities, including sensitive cemetery related matters that require discretion and professionalism.

To be successful in this role you will be required to hold a Certificate III in Business (Office Administration) or similar, with experience in office admin roles. You're organised, efficient, and skilled at managing multiple tasks and deadlines. With advanced Microsoft Office skills, you support teams effectively and work with accuracy and initiative. 

To find out more about your next career opportunity: Position Description

Remuneration

$65,871 - $76,272 per annum plus superannuation  

The Benefits

• Full-time 35 hour per week
• Flexible work arrangement options including hybrid work arrangements, option of nine-day fortnight or monthly RDO
• 13% superannuation 
• Salary packaging option of novated leasing available for permanent staff 
• Generous leave entitlements including Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Paid Parental Leave
• Ongoing training and development opportunities including access to Council's Study Assistance program
• Generous corporate fitness program for you and your immediate family members 
• Weekly Health and Wellbeing programs held on site
• Free flu vaccination program
• Free parking on-site
• Beautiful location in the picturesque Hunter Valley! 

What's Next?

We encourage you to apply by completing the application form below and uploading a copy of your resume. 

Your candidate suitability is determined by your responses to the selection criteria questions, for more information on how to address the selection criteria please visit our How to apply page.

Pre-Employment Screening

Please note, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates will be required to undertake a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) and other pre-employment checks, such as references, employment history checks, working with children checks or a criminal record check.

About Us

At Cessnock City Council our success is built by our people and core values. We offer you a direct connection to the community, providing opportunities to both inspire growth and sustainability in our diverse region. We're committed to building a passionate and inclusive workforce. 

We are committed to the value of respect, and we strive to have an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

We partner with the Veterans Employment Program and the NSW Government to implement recruitment practices dedicated to supporting veterans to pursue a career in local government. Our aim is to support veterans finding suitable, sustainable and meaningful employment.

There are options available to request adjustments. If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact recruitment@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications Close: Thursday 16 October 2025 at 11:30pm  

Who to Contact: Natalie McCloy, Team Leader Business Support - Open Space and Community Facilities on (02) 4993 4282

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Guided by staff values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and excellence, Cessnock City Council is indeed an attractive, thriving Council and employer of choice.