Express Employment Professionals – Symonston ACT
We are recruiting for a full time Administration Assistant to join a well-established Canberra business based in Symonston.
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.
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.
What you'll be doing
Your day will be varied and could include:
General administration, data entry and document management
Maintaining registers, records and compliance documentation
Preparing meeting agendas, minutes and following up actions
Reviewing staff attendance, timesheets and related records
Raising purchase orders and assisting with invoices
Obtaining quotes and liaising with suppliers
Ordering uniforms, office supplies and other workplace items
Receiving and reconciling deliveries
Responding to customer, contractor and supplier enquiries
Providing reception and weighbridge coverage
Confidently communicating with truck drivers and operational staff
Assisting with accounts payable and receivable when required
Basic troubleshooting of phones, software and office systems
Pitching in with general office support wherever needed
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
An experienced,



capable administrator who can work independently
Confident, personable and approachable
Comfortable working in a
blue-collar industrial environment
Able to enjoy some workplace banter while remaining professional
Comfortable dealing with truck drivers, contractors and a range of personalities
Organised, accurate and able to follow things through
Confident using Microsoft Outlook and Excel, with SharePoint experience advantageous
Experienced with purchase orders, invoices, suppliers and general office administration
Happy being a valued Administration Assistant and supporting the wider team
Looking for stability and a long-term opportunity
Able to take initiative without needing constant direction
You will need
full working rights in Australia
, previous experience working within an Australian business environment and reliable transport to Symonston.
What's on offer?
$65,000 - $70,000 + superannuation
, depending on experience
Full-time, Monday to Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Stable, long-term opportunity
Friendly, down-to-earth team
Varied role where no two days will be exactly the same
Opportunity to develop within an established Canberra business
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!
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📌 Administration Assistant (Canberra)
🏢 Express Employment Professionals
📍 Canberra