Executive Business Support Officer

Rous is entering an exciting new chapter, bringing all operations together under one roof at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Ballina.

As a regional leader in water supply, flood mitigation, and environmental management, we’re proud to serve the Northern Rivers community through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our new headquarters reflects our forward-thinking culture, a space designed to inspire connection, wellbeing, and excellence in everything we do.

We’ve built a workplace where fresh ideas thrive, people feel valued, and every role contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for our region.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful career move, one that balances professional growth with purpose and lifestyle, Rous is the place to do it.

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organised administrative professional with excellent attention to detail, strong discretion and the ability to juggle competing prioritied with confidence. A focus for this role is governance support, document management and time management, ensuring Council’s reporting obligations, meeting processes and compliance activities run smoothly and on time.

Our new site will bring together all Council operations under one roof, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and future-focused workplace. Located on a spacious 71-hectare site, the facility has been designed with staff wellbeing, sustainability, and operational excellence in mind. Rous has an operational footprint covering 3,000km2. As a county council, we are responsible for providing three specific functions; bulk water supply, weed biosecurity and flood mitigation.

Desired Skills and Experience

Your value proposition to us:

Working collaboratively and inclusively is your style

Taking ownership of governance processes and compliance tracking is second nature to you

You will be known for your excellent communication skills and ability to maintain confidentiality

You flex your strong administrative, writing and Microsoft Office skills repeatedly

Your average workday will be kept busy by:

Producing agendas and meeting minutes, and tracking actions for internal Committees

Managing the Group’s reporting obligations, including following up on statutory and internal/external reporting deadlines

Supporting compliance audits, delegations and the Returns of Interest process

Building and maintaining strong working relationships with Business Support Officers and stakeholders across the business

This is more than just a move, it’s a transformation.

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water and environmental services for our region.

For the selection criteria and more information about the position please visit our website at www.rous.nsw.gov.au

Note: Location subject to change as Council prepares to relocate, by 2026, some work sites to new premises at Gallans Rd, Ballina NSW 2478.

For any queries, please reach out to [email protected]

Applications close 11:59pm 13/07/2026.