Administration Assistant

OUR CLIENT:
  
Our client is a successful Building Surveying firm based in Richmond. They undertake a range of building inspections and consulting services aimed at ensuring that the buildings we inhabit are safe, accessible and energy efficient.
  
This is a very professional firm that works closely with range of clients such as architects, engineers, project managers, building inspectors, councils and other regulatory bodies.
  
We have worked with this business for many years and over that time have watched them grow into the successful company they are today. With a strong reputation in their field, this role will offer one lucky candidate, the opportunity to join a well-regarded and exciting company, that still has lots of growing to do.    
  
WHAT SKILLS ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
  
In order to be successful in this role you will the following skills:
  

• A minimum of 2-years’ experience in an administrative role – This is essential.  
• IT skills - You will be using a range of programs, so you will need to possess to intermediate to advanced skills in the Microsoft Suite and a typing speed of 45 wpm or more and a working knowledge of Xero.  
• Outstanding attention to detail – Success in the role is dependent upon your ability to accurately carry out the admin duties. High attention to detail is a must!  
• Amazing interpersonal skills – You will be dealing with a range of clients and building professionals so previous experience in a customer service / customer facing role is highly desirable.

    
THE ROLE:
  
Our client, a thriving force in the industry, is growing due to their strong reputation and in light of that require additional support in their admin team.
  
The duties will involve all things administrative in nature including:
  

• Answering, screening and forwarding telephone calls.
• Meeting and greeting clients in a warm and friendly manner.
• Office upkeep, including ordering of supplies and managing storage and reception area.
• Mailing and emailing out documentation
• Data entry associated with project registration
• Updating data entry due to project updates and various other tasks.
• Preparing applications, building permits and relevant prescribed forms.
• Coordinating inspections; liaising with staff, clients, builders and inspectors.
• Coordinating generic office email/call enquiries and liaising with relevant contacts and staff.
• Liaising with councils, authorities, fire brigade, etc.
• Assist the team with various administrative tasks as required.

    
WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT THIS EMPLOYER?
  
Our client was certified by ‘Great Place to Work’ as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces.  

• Competitive salary package
• Loyalty bonus once you reach your 5 year and 10-year anniversary
• Healthy lifestyle policy that provides a gym allowance (amongst other things)
• Social activities and corporate get togethers to help you build genuine friendships with your colleagues.
• Professional development support which includes training and bi-annual catch-ups to discuss your progression

   
WOULD YOU LIKE MORE INFORMATION?
If you would like more information, please call Amanda Frey on 0418 118 ***.