The role
As part of our Finance & Admin group, the Business Support Officer will provide effective administrative support to Saab’s business units within the Hawthorn facility.
As a member of the Business Support team, the Business Support Officer will also be required to work collaboratively with other Business Support Officers and Department Coordinators at the Mawson Lakes campus to ensure the provision of effective administrative support across all business units.
The Business Support Officer will also be required to work closely with the Office Manager, Security Operations team and Facilities team to maintain the integrity of Saab’s facilities.
Further, the successful candidate will:
- Act as first point of contact for various internal and external queries (in-person, via phone & email).
- Oversee Reception area, greet visitors and register visitors, and assist the business to ensure that only authorised individuals are present in our Hawthorn campus.
- Report security incidents and breaches.
- Provide escort assistance for visitors and/or contractors attending site.
- Effectively and efficiently fulfil Service Hub requests ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction (internal) including, but not limited to:
- allocation of timecodes for staff.
- catering for internal and external events (order, delivery, set up and clean up).
- support users of Nura Space.
- answer employee queries and guide them to relevant POC, Confluence Wiki, or intranet page.
About you
Your skills and experience will include:
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities, tasks and requirements (essential).
- Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures for maintaining quality and efficient administrative support (essential).
- Strong internal and external customer focus (i.e. both staff and visitors) ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction (essential).
- Highly developed organisational and time management skills including the ability to develop and maintain comprehensive administrative systems of work (essential)
- The ability to work under pressure, including the ability to make judgements about competing priorities to meet deadlines while maintaining attention to detail (essential).
- Demonstrated high-level proficiency in using the Microsoft Office suite of products including Outlook. Excel, Word and PowerPoint (essential).
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance to NV1 level or have the ability to gain one.
About us
Saab Australia is a defence, security and cyber solutions provider, specialising in the development and integration of major defence and security systems. For over 30 years in Australia, we have built a reputation for delivering complex systems integration projects that provide proven and advanced capabilities to keep us ahead of today’s challenges.
From combat, communications, security and underwater systems, to mixed reality, cyber security and deployable health solutions, our extensive portfolio of products and services provide high-technology solutions for defence forces and civil industries across the globe.
Apply today to join our crew and deliver solutions with purpose!
Culture and benefits
We employ over 1000 Australians and are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and enriching the employee experience.
By joining Saab, you’ll be a part of a collaborative and supportive organisation, where your professional growth and work-life balance are emphasised. You’ll work within an innovative and vibrant workplace, while having the opportunity to develop a long-term, fulfilling career.
As a valued team member of Saab Australia, you’ll access a variety of perks and benefits to support you and your family including:
- 6 weeks paid leave each year
- 13.5% Superannuation
- Free Income Protection Insurance
- Flexible working options
- Access to the Saab shares matching scheme
- Access to MySaab; our online store offering everything from cash back at hundreds of stores to discounts from exclusive partners
For further information about a career at Saab, visit the page adjacent: https://www.saab.com/markets/australia/careers/saab-life
Applications
Click ‘Apply’ to submit your CV and cover letter in support of your application. You may contact our careers team at careers.mailbox@au.saabgroup.com for a copy of the full position description. Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and in exceptional circumstances, the position might be filled before the closing date of the advertisement. We encourage applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
By submitting an application to Saab, you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities including, but not limited to: reference checks, Australian Federal Police check, verification of working rights and qualifications, sanctions screening and a pre-employment medical declaration.
Saab Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds.
Saab Australia is a proud supporter of the Veterans’ Employment Program and welcomes the interest of ex-service members, veterans and their families.