Job Description
About Us
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Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, backed by a strong reputation for quality products, reliable service, and exceptional people.
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The Opportunity
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Our Launceston branch is seeking a highly organised and proactive Administration Manager to lead branch administration and site services. Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will lead day-to-day administrative operations, ensure compliance with company processes, and support key financial and site-based activities.
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Key Responsibilities Include:
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Manage branch administration operations to ensure organisational effectiveness, efficiency and cost control
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Lead the Administration team, ensuring high performance, development, and alignment to branch objectives
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Monitor Administration Department budgets, track expenditure and work with department managers to address variances
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Coordinate branch inductions, on-boarding activities, training bookings and maintenance of competency records
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Manage receivables and payables including customer debt follow-up, cash handling, banking, petty cash and account maintenance
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Support branch auditing, QA processes and ensure compliance with corporate standards
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Ensure safety and risk management controls are in place, including monthly inspections, observations, toolbox talks and contractor compliance
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Maintain branch appearance, filing systems, archive processes and support internal and customer events
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To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Proven management and leadership experience leading a small team within administration or a similar environment
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Strong organisational ability and demonstrated administrative experience
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High attention to detail with strong financial awareness and budgeting skills
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to build robust internal and external relationships
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Demonstrated leadership qualities with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset and hands-on approach
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Strong computer literacy and ability to manage multiple systems and processes
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Hitachi Benefits - What's on Offer
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Competitive Salary Package: Attractive base salary + super + biannual bonuses
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Exclusive Employee Perks: Access to our Employee Orange Benefits Program, offering discounts on a wide range of everyday goods and services
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Career: Permanent full-time role with a globally recognised OEM, providing stability and long-term growth opportunities
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Supportive & Inclusive Culture: Work with approachable leaders who value your ideas, encourage innovation, and support your success
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Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Medibank health insurance plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
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Refer & Be Rewarded: Earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Program when you successfully refer a friend
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Family-First Benefits: Paid parental leave policy to support you and your family during life's important moments
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Learning & Development: OEM-led training, continuous upskilling, and genuine opportunities for career progression within the business
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Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.
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As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.

📌 Administration Manager (Launceston)
🏢 Hitachi Construction Machinery
📍 Launceston