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‐knot 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
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