Job Description

Express Employment Professionals – Symonston ACT

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We are recruiting for a full-time Administration Assistant to join a well-established Canberra business based in Symonston.

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This isn't a quiet corporate office. You will be working within a busy industrial environment, supporting the office team while also interacting with operational staff, suppliers, contractors and truck drivers.

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You will need to be confident, approachable and down-to-earth, with a good sense of humour and the ability to communicate comfortably with people from all walks of life.

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What you'll be doing

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Your day will be varied and could include:

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- General administration, data entry and document management
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- Maintaining registers, records and compliance documentation
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- Preparing meeting agendas, minutes and following up actions
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- Reviewing staff attendance, timesheets and related records
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- Raising purchase orders and assisting with invoices
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- Obtaining quotes and liaising with suppliers
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- Ordering uniforms, office supplies and other workplace items
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- Receiving and reconciling deliveries
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- Responding to customer, contractor and supplier enquiries
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- Providing reception and weighbridge coverage
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- Confidently communicating with truck drivers and operational staff
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- Assisting with accounts payable and receivable when required
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- Basic troubleshooting of phones, software and office systems
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- Pitching in with general office support wherever needed
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About you

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We are looking for someone who is:

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- An experienced, capable administrator who can work independently
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- Confident, personable and approachable
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- Comfortable working in a blue-collar industrial environment
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- Able to enjoy some workplace banter while remaining professional
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- Comfortable dealing with truck drivers, contractors and a range of personalities
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- Organised, accurate and able to follow things through
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- Confident using Microsoft Outlook and Excel, with SharePoint experience advantageous
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- Experienced with purchase orders, invoices, suppliers and general office administration
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- Happy being a valued Administration Assistant and supporting the wider team
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- Looking for stability and a long-term opportunity
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- Able to take initiative without needing constant direction
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You will need full working rights in Australia, previous experience working within an Australian business environment and reliable transport to Symonston.

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What's on offer?

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- $65,000 - $70,000 + superannuation, depending on experience
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- Full-time, Monday to Friday
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- 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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- Stable, long-term opportunity
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- Friendly, down-to-earth team
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- Varied role where no two days will be exactly the same
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- Chance to develop within an established Canberra business
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If you're looking for a role where you can be the reliable go-to person, enjoy being part of a team and aren't afraid to have a chat with a truckie one minute and sort out an invoice the next, we'd love to hear from you!

📌 Administration Assistant (Canberra)
🏢 Express Employment Professionals
📍 Canberra