Family, Youth and Children's Services Business Administration and Project Support Officer

Permanent Part Time – 36.5 hours per week 

Band 5 - starting at $78,448.84  (Pro rata) + super 

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on work/life balance
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment  

Yarra's Family, Youth and Children's Services Branch plans and delivers services for children, young people and their families. A small branch administration team supports the People & Culture, management and service planning functions of the branch.

This position directly supports branch administration by:

• Coordinating the overall administration of personnel-related functions of the FY&CS Branch
• Supporting the Service Planning and Development unit with business systems improvement projects
• Contributing to development and delivery of effective business and customer support through the provision of high-quality customer service for internal and external clients
• Ensuring that procedures and practices are consistent and comply with organisational policy, legislative and licensing requirements.

What qualifications and experience you will need for this role?

• Tertiary qualification in business administration with little or no experience or lesser formal qualifications with work skills and relevant experience
• Some experience in a Human Resources role, demonstrating an understanding of concepts, sensitivities, and deliverables Consider the depth and breadth of experience required to perform the job competently
• Some experience providing administrative support for business systems or administration projects

We are seeking candidates who are:

• Customer service focused
• Committed to understanding the diverse needs of the services delivered by our branch
• Able to work collaboratively and building relationships through rapport and trust
• Productive in a team environment and can manage their own workload whilst maintaining a positive and resilient attitude

If this position has you interested and you believe that you have the right skills, experience and passion for this role please apply via the Yarra City Council Careers Portal.

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

For further information, please see the Position Description below or contact Marie Brancatella, Team Leader Branch Administration on (03) 9205 5555.

 702106 - FYCS Business Administration and Projects Officer.pdf

Applications close on Tuesday 26th August 2025, at 11:55pm.

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and a Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.