Could you be the sunshine in our office?

Ochre Dawn

Creative is a proudly 100% First Nations owned business based on Kaurna Country in Norwood. For 20 years, we have brought culture, creativity and commercial capability together to create meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities. Our work spans Reconciliation Action Plan support, First Nations artwork and design, cultural learning, signage and interiors, corporate apparel, promotional products and more.

We are a small, passionate and fast-moving team. We care deeply about the quality of our work, the relationships we build and the way we conduct business. We are looking for a warm, organised and proactive Administration Assistant who is in the business of making people’s day, whether that means warmly welcoming a visitor, helping a client, supporting a busy team member or making sure our office always has that special Ochre Dawn wow factor.

About the role As our Administration Assistant, you will be at the heart of Ochre Dawn, helping our team feel supported, our clients feel cared for and our office run beautifully. This is a varied, hands-on role combining administration, client service, sales support and general assistance across the business. You might be preparing a quote, welcoming a visitor, following up a supplier, organising a meeting, checking a delivery date or simply noticing what needs to be done and making it happen.

No two days at Ochre Dawn are quite the same. You will thrive here if you enjoy variety, take pride in the little details and genuinely love helping people. What you’ll be doing Creating a welcoming workplace

- Be a warm and welcoming first point of contact for clients, visitors, artists and suppliers
- Help create an experience that makes people feel genuinely valued when they visit or contact Ochre Dawn
- Keep our office, meeting spaces and shared areas neat, organised, well presented and ready to impress
- Help maintain the special touches that give our workplace its Ochre Dawn wow factor
- Coordinate office supplies, amenities and the practical details that keep everything running smoothly Supporting our team
- Provide practical and administrative support across the business
- Help team members stay organised and follow up actions and priorities
- Schedule and coordinate meetings,



including preparing agendas, taking minutes and following up actions
- Maintain accurate files, databases and business records
- Notice where help is needed and step in with a positive, solutions-focused approach Supporting our clients and sales activities
- Respond warmly and professionally to emails, phone calls and client enquiries
- Assist with preparing accurate quotes, proposals and client presentations
- Maintain client and opportunity information in our CRM
- Follow up client enquiries, quotes, orders and outstanding actions
- Conduct basic research to support sales and business development activities
- Help us provide a thoughtful, responsive and memorable client experience Helping keep projects and orders moving
- Help keep communication flowing between our team, clients and suppliers
- Follow up estimated completion and delivery dates
- Keep clients updated on the progress of their orders and projects
- Assist with coordinating deliveries, collections and other practical arrangements
- Maintain accurate notes, records and updates in our systems
- Follow up outstanding information and actions to help everything reach the finish line smoothly About you You do not need to have done every part of this role before. What matters most is that you are warm, organised, dependable and willing to learn. You are likely to be someone who:
- Genuinely enjoys helping people and making their day a little easier or brighter
- Creates a warm and welcoming experience for everyone they meet
- Takes pride in keeping spaces organised, inviting and beautifully presented
- Notices the details and often spots what needs to be done before being asked
- Can manage competing priorities without losing your calm or your smile
- Communicates clearly, warmly and professionally
- Is confident using Microsoft Office and comfortable learning CRM and database systems
- Shows initiative and is not afraid to follow things up




- Can work independently while contributing to a close-knit team
- Brings positive energy, care and a sense of humour to the workplace
- Has a genuine commitment to cultural respect, inclusion and ethical engagement Experience in administration, reception, client service, sales support or a similar role would be highly regarded.

Experience in a creative, design, branding, professional services or product-based environment would be helpful, but is not essential. An understanding of First Nations cultures and communities, or a demonstrated willingness to listen and learn respectfully, will also be highly valued. Why join Ochre Dawn?

- Join a proudly First Nations owned business doing meaningful and varied work
- Work alongside First Nations artists, designers, businesses and communities
- Be part of a warm, supportive team where your contribution will be genuinely valued
- Build broad experience across administration, client service, sales and business operations
- Enjoy flexible schedule, with the role available on either a full-time or part-time basis
- Grow with a business entering an exciting new chapter after 20 years The details

Location: Norwood, South Australia, on Kaurna Country

Employment type: Full-time or part-time

Hours: Flexible and open to discussion with the successful applicant How to apply

If this sounds like you, we would love to meet you. Please send your resume and either a short cover letter or video introduction to [email protected] At Ochre Dawn, we value relationships and genuine human connection. While a written cover letter is absolutely welcome, a short video is a wonderful way to set yourself apart from the crowd and show us your personality.

Your video does not need to be polished or professionally produced. Simply tell us a little about yourself, why this role caught your attention and how you would bring warmth, organisation and positive energy to the Ochre Dawn team.

Applications close: Sunday 23 August 2026 Ochre Dawn Creative is committed to creating a culturally safe, inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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