Office manager - Pay up to $42 p/hr
Flexible hours Work from home School hours available, depending on experience
Good at keeping things organised, taking initiative and having a laugh? We’re looking for someone to take charge of the office and keep things running while our team is out on the tools.
What’s on offer
- Work from home up to three days a week after probation, with office days agreed around your roster and business needs.
- School hours if you need them. We’ll work with you to agree on a roster around pickup.
- Direct access to the Director and Operations Manager.
About us Cove Plumbing and Gas is based in Shellharbour. We contract to Tier 1 contractors on sewer repairs, medical gas installations and cryogenic installations. We also do residential and construction plumbing.
The business is growing rapid, and we need someone who can get things done and have a laugh along the way. That’s a must!
You’ll report directly to the Director and Operations Manager, with clear expectations for getting the work done and keeping in touch.
Might be you’re doing this exact job for another trade business right now and fancy a change. If so, read on.
What you’ll do
- Run the scheduling for the trades team
- Manage invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, wages and super in Xero, and support GST/BAS preparation.
- Answer phone calls and look after our customers—you’re often the first person a client talks to.
- Keep job records and schedules up to date in ServiceM8.
- Keep the Director and Operations Manager in the loop on ordering and job progress.
- Help with marketing, including Google Ads,
social media, the customer database and mail-outs.
- Take ownership of the office. Once you know how we operate, we want someone who spots what needs doing and follows it through.
What you’ll bring
- At least 2–3 years’ experience in office administration. Trade business experience is a big plus.
- Confidence using Xero, or experience with similar software such as MYOB and a willingness to learn Xero.
- Knowledge of ServiceM8, or the ability to pick it up quickly.
- Some experience with Google Ads and generating leads—or a genuine interest in learning.
- A friendly phone manner, good organisation and pride in your work.
You don’t need to know everything, but you do need initiative, ownership and a willingness to learn. Sound like your kind of role? Apply with your CV and a quick note about yourself, your experience and why you’d be a good fit to run our office.
Applications close 30 November 2026.
Apply through Indeed or email
[email protected]. For a chat about the role, call Matt on 0459 023 830.
Pay: $32.00 – $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Shellharbour NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- High School (Year 9-11) (Preferred)
Experience:
- Office management: 3 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Required)
Location:
- Shellharbour NSW (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shellharbour NSW
📌 Office Manager (Shellharbour)
🏢 Cove Plumbing And Gas
📍 Shellharbour