- Are you qualified, personable and eager to learn?
- Hands-on training, social events, Friday drinks & team celebrations
- Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm | No weekends and consistent office hours

Smith & Co Recruitment is partnering with an established structural and civil engineering consultancy based in Paddington to find an Administration Assistant for their growing team.

This is a varied, hands-on administration role where you’ll support different engineering departments and work closely with managers, engineers, clients and your wider Administration team. You’ll help set up new projects, coordinate inspections, prepare documentation, maintain accurate records and keep day-to-day administration running smoothly.

You don’t need engineering or construction experience. There’s plenty to learn, particularly around the internal systems and processes, and you’ll receive hands-on training and ongoing support from an experienced Administration team.

This opportunity will suit an Administrator who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting the details right and is looking for a stable position where they can settle in, build their knowledge and take on more ownership over time.

Key Responsibilities

- Set up new jobs, projects, quote numbers, files and records in internal systems.
- Coordinate inspection bookings and associated project administration.
- Prepare and issue approved documentation, reports and project information.
- Liaise professionally with clients, engineers, managers and other stakeholders.
- Support shared administration, phones, filing, records and general office tasks.

What You’ll Bring





- Previous experience in an administration or office support role.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to check your own work accurately.
- Confident written and verbal communication, including answering phone calls.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and confidence learning new systems and processes.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who is professional, personable and eager to learn. You’ll take ownership of your responsibilities, be receptive to feedback and enjoy working as part of a team-oriented team.

Salary & Benefits

- $65,000–$70,000 + super, depending on experience
- Permanent, full-time position based in Paddington, Brisbane
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm with a one-hour lunch break
- Hands-on training and ongoing support while you learn the role
- Opportunity to take on greater ownership as your knowledge develops
- Friendly, collaborative office environment with a strong support network
- Regular social events, including BBQs and Friday drinks
- Team celebrations and recognition of achievements and milestones
- Long-term career opportunity within a growing business

Ready to Find Your Long-Term Role?

If you’re an experienced Administrator looking for a stable position where you can learn, contribute and become a valued part of a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now through SEEK, and the Smith & Co Recruitment team will be in touch with suitable candidates.

Why Choose Smith & Co?

At Smith & Co, we connect great people with the right opportunities. We keep recruitment genuine and straightforward, with explicit communication and a focus on building relationships that last.

📌 Administration Assistant (Brisbane)
🏢 SmithRecruitment
📍 Brisbane