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

Prospect 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