Administrative Assistant

• Location: Melbourne Vic
• Immediate start available
• Part Time/Full Time
   

About the Company

Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an industry-leading geotechnical, environmental and groundwater consulting firm employing over 600 people throughout 19 offices across Australia.  

A work culture that is empowering, supportive and inclusive where people matter most! 

Visit our website to learn more at www.douglaspartners.com.au
 

About the Role

Your role will be to support the Melbourne branch with a variety of administrative duties. You will be working within an established administrative team that assists the consulting staff and contributes to the smooth-running of the branch. 

Your responsibilities include:

• Efficiently assist the consulting staff by applying your understanding of our systems and processes effectively. 
• General office administrative duties, such as data entry, word processing and filing. 
• Assisting with general accounts administration functions – particularly invoice preparation and accounts receivable
• Willingness to support colleagues with administrative overflow whenever required.
   

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• Ideally 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent PC skills and intermediate knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills. 
• Quick to learn new technologies and helpful in teaching/ supporting others.
• The ability to respond to pressure in a proactive way that supports internal and external
  stakeholders. 
• Sound interpersonal skills that provide you with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders from across the organisation.
• A genuine interest to help others and working as part of a team. 
• Effective time management. 
• Proactive and flexibility - no two days are the same!
   

What's in it for you

• Ongoing training and development programs;
• Invitation to our annual Support@Douglas Conference in Sydney;
• Flexible work arrangements;
• Annual Wellbeing Allowance;
• Enhanced leave and superannuation after milestones;
• Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing;
• Discount offers on your shopping through our Douglas Good Deals;
• A work culture that is empowering, fun and inclusive here people matter!
   

Application should include

• Brief cover letter demonstrating how you would fulfil this role;
• Resume and any work experience references.
   

This position is available to Australian citizens or permanent residents or with permanent work rights in Australia.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.