Job Description

Office Administrator – Building & Construction

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A well-established remedial building company specialising in remedial construction and building works is seeking an experienced Office Administrator to join its team, located in Southern Sydney.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys working in a busy environment and supporting estimators, supervisors, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

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About the Business

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A well-established remedial building company specialising in remedial construction and building works is seeking an experienced Office Administrator to join its team, located in Southern Sydney.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator who enjoys working in a busy environment and supporting estimators, supervisors, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.

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About the Role

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The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day administration and coordination of building projects, from quoting and contract preparation through to job management and client communication.

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Key Duties & Responsibilities

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The successful candidate must have experience in a number of the following areas:

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- Entering new quotes and jobs into the company's job management system
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- Preparing and submitting quotes to clients through the job management system
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- Reviewing reports for formatting, grammar and accuracy prior to submission to clients
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- Preparing and applying for Home Owners Warranty insurance
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- Submitting remedial development applications through the NSW Government planning portal
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- Scheduling and coordinating estimator and supervisor inspections and appointments
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- Preparing and submitting purchase orders
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- Assisting with accounts payable and general financial administration
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- Responding professionally to phone and email enquiries
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- Preparing Home Building Contracts and submitting them to clients within required timeframes
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- Assisting estimators and supervisors with obtaining supplier and subcontractor pricing
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- Supporting supervisors with the administration of active jobs, including variations, extensions of time and client updates
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- Maintaining and updating internal systems and records
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- Monitoring and ordering office supplies
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- General office administration and other duties as required
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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will have:

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- Previous experience in a similar administration role, preferably within the building, construction or property industry
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- Experience working with job management or construction management software
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- Experience with Xero or similar accounting software
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- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook
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- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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- Strong organisational and time management skills
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- The ability to prioritise competing tasks and meet deadlines
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- A proactive approach to problem-solving
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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- The ability to work independently while also being a supportive team member
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- A professional and friendly manner when dealing with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
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Highly Desirable

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Experience with remedial building, construction administration, Home Building Contracts, Home Owners Warranty applications and NSW planning/development applications will be highly regarded.

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What We Offer

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- Competitive salary from $65,000 + Superannuation, depending on experience
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- Flexible working hours to suit the right candidate – we are happy to discuss hours that work for both you and the business
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- Full-time position following successful completion of the probation period
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- 4 weeks paid annual leave
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- Paid public holidays
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- Ongoing training and professional development
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- Opportunity for career progression
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- Friendly and supportive team environment
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- Reliable position with an established remedial building company
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