Exciting opportunity to join a stable, growing Australian-owned business

Your new company
Hays are proud to be partnering with a leading Australian-owned defence Technology organisation that specialises in the design, integration, andsupport of advanced electronic, software intensive, and deployable systems. With more than 25years of experience, this highly respected engineering firm deliverssophisticated surveillance, command and control, radar, and electronic warfare solutionsacross air, land, sea, and homeland security domains. Renowned for itssovereign capability, technical innovation, and strong partnerships withdefence agencies and major primes, the organisation continues to play a pivotalrole in strengthening Australia's defence readiness and supporting globalallied operations.
Your new role
In your new role as an Administrator, you will join a busy Defence organisation in the northern suburbs. You will be a key support withinthe team, with responsibilities including, but not limited to:

- Provide general administrative support across daily operations.
- Act as the main contact point between internal teams and external partners.
- Support accounts functions and liaise with accounting staff.
- Maintain office efficiency and support day to day operations.
- Serve as the administrative lead for the Adelaide office.
- Provide functional leadership for the administration team.
- Manage document control processes.
- Coordinate internal training activities.
- Provide backup support to Reception and Accounts Payable/Administration Officers as required .

What you'll need to succeed

- Strong administrative capability with the ability to manage daily office operations efficiently.




- Excellent coordination and organisational skills to support a wide range of administrative tasks.
- Confidence working with internal stakeholders and supporting communication between administrative and accounts functions.
- Ability to take ownership of administrative workflows and provide leadership within the admin team when required.
- Proficiency in using business systems and other administrative tools.
- High attention to detail to ensure accuracy in document control, data entry, and system maintenance.
- Capability to coordinate internal training, maintain documentation, and support broader administrative requirements.
- Flexibility to provide backup support across Reception, Accounts Payable, and general office administration as needed

What you'll get in return

- An opportunity to contribute to a high performing Defence organisation with a robust focus on innovation and operational excellence.
- A supportive team environment where your administrative skills will be valued and developed.
- Stable, long term work with structured processes, ongoing training, and opportunities to broaden your skill set.
- Exposure to diverse functions across the organisation.

What you need to do now
Kate Wevell is currently recruiting for this exciting permanent opportunity, so if thissounds like the role you have been looking for and hold all the aboverequirements, apply ASAP via the link.
At Hays, we value diversity and arepassionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from a diverse background to apply.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

📌 Project Administrator (South Australia)
🏢 Hays
📍 South Australia