Administration & Project Support Officer $35,000 - $60,000 per year

Join a Canberra surveying company where you'll work closely with our directors, support interesting projects and become a valued part of our team.

This is a diverse role that combines office administration, project support, client communication, quoting, invoicing and general business support. You'll become the central point that keeps our projects, people and office running smoothly.

We're looking for someone who is kind, approachable and enjoys being part of a team. At Ellipse Surveying, we believe great people are the foundation of a great business. We value a positive attitude, teamwork and a willingness to help others, and we're committed to creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

You don't need to tick every box to apply. If you have transferable skills, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, we encourage you to submit an application.

About us Ellipse Surveying is a Canberra business delivering construction and land surveying services across the ACT and surrounding NSW. We are a team of 11 who embrace technology, value efficiency and take pride in looking after our people. While we continue to grow, we've worked hard to maintain the friendly, supportive culture that makes Ellipse a great place to work.

Key Responsibilities: Administration & Business Support

Manage phone calls, emails and client enquiries

Maintain company documents, templates, SharePoint and filing systems

Assist with staff records, onboarding and leave administration

Schedule meetings and support general office administration





Order office supplies, uniforms and equipment

Assist with reporting, data entry and general business improvements

Provide day to day administrative support to directors and project staff

Project Support

Assist with preparing client quotations, fee proposals and tenders

Support project setup, documentation and record keeping

Assist with client invoicing and project billing administration

Liaise with clients regarding project bookings and enquiries

Experience/skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint

Experience using Adobe Acrobat to create, edit and manage PDF documents

Experience using Xero for quoting, invoicing and administration (not essential)

Interest in using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude to improve efficiency (desirable)

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Flexible work hours: 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, designed to support work life balance.

Flexible working arrangements: Remote or work from our Dickson office.

Small team, big impact: Your ideas are heard and your contribution matters.

Diverse and meaningful role: Support projects, clients and the day to day running of the business.

Friendly, down to earth culture: A team where people enjoy coming to work.

Prospect to grow: We support your development by providing training and funding relevant courses to help you build your skills and succeed in the role.

📌 Project Support Officer (Canberra)
🏢 Ellipse Surveying
📍 Canberra