AddressAbout the business
JFD is a world leader in the design, manufacture and operation of diving and underwater systems. It provides defence customers with complete submarine escape, rescue and abandonment solutions.
JFD's commercial customers in offshore and diving industries rely on its equipment to protect personnel operating in deep and hostile conditions. Our expertise lies in the delivery of complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
We pride ourselves on the quality of the products and solutions we supply and our close work with our customers to ensure that our products remain safe and reliable in the most challenging subsea environments. The key to building and maintaining our world class reputation is the recruitment and retention of the very best people.
JFD is part of the broader James Fisher Group which provides a wider range of maritime engineering and logistic products and services to industries including oil and gas; renewables; transportation as well as to Government clients.
About the role
We are seeking applications for an experienced and flexible Administration & Production Support officer reporting to the Diving and Hyperbaric Manager.
The successful candidate will be an experienced administration person who enjoys working as part of a high performing professional team. No day is the same and the needs of our clients are at the forefront of everything we do.
This is a stable Monday – Friday position, however there may be occasions where we need ‘all hands on deck’ to respond to our client needs.
Primary responsibilities include:
- General administration including basic purchasing functions, records management, payroll reporting, time sheet management and meeting administration.
- Executive support including diary and email management for the Diving and Hyperbaric Manager.
- Arranging travel (domestic and international), credit card reconciliation and any other travel related tasks
- Management of staff passes for base access and other declarations.
- Any other general administration tasks as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- 3+ years administration experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage own work priorities and job requirements in a timely and effective manner.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- High-level communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Passion and/or interest in diving, maritime or defence is highly desirable.
Why work for JFD?
- Join a team of people who are passionate about their job.
- Contribute to a growing and successful business with a fascinating order book.
- Healthy work life balance with options for flexible work arrangements, including compressed working week (half day on Friday) and varied start and finish times.
- Competitive remuneration.
- Wellbeing programs – employee assistance program to support you and your family with counselling and support.
- Weekly fruit baskets to keep hunger at bay on busy days.
- Free on-site parking.
How to apply
- To be eligible to apply for this position, applicants must have existing Australian work rights.
- Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory national police check, ability to gain and maintain security access to AUS Defence establishments, pre – employment health check and compliance with applicable public health policies relating to safety and vaccination.
- Apply through the Seek website with your current resume and a brief cover letter (1 page maximum) outlining your experience and why you think you’re a good fit for JFD. Veterans are encouraged to apply.
- Applications close 14 June 2024, however, may close early for the right candidate. Apply today!
