AddressWe are Civil Geotechnical Consultants (CGC) - a civil engineering company that provides geotechnical engineering solutions for transport, energy and civil infrastructure, and have been involved in many nation-building infrastructure projects such as the Coomera Connector, major Bruce Highway upgrades and Cross River Rail. Our offices are based in Brisbane, Townsville, the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
We are a growing business that is committed to making a difference for good. As Australia’s only certified engineering social enterprise, we invest half our profits to improve learning opportunities for young people facing disadvantage. As a CGC team member, you will be a part of a company with a strong corporate culture that prioritises people and purpose over profit, giving you opportunities to contribute programs that are improving the lives of young people. We operate a flat structure with cloud-based systems and an agile approach to project management, which provides opportunities for work/ life flexibility.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Business Administrator on a full-time basis, based in our head office at Taringa. If full-time is not for you, don’t let that deter you from applying! Need school hours? Looking to work 4 days a week? Working from home? We are open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate.
The role will offer you the chance to be part of the Corporate Services team and will involve the following:
Financial
- Manage the day-to-day financial tasks: Xero inputs, reconciliations, accounts receivable/payable
- Manage payroll tasks, leave, expense claims
- Maintain the asset register
- Assist with insurance and tax
Social Impact (SI)
- Manage CGC’s ongoing social impact initiatives (ie. mentoring, workshops, career pathways), maintaining regular communication with our social partners
- Assist with the measurement and evaluation of our social initiatives
HR
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding of new staff and general HR tasks
Administration, Operations & Opportunities
- Assist with documentation required for panels/tenders/submissions
- Assist with the internal audit and updates of our systems, policies and processes to ensure compliance and continual improvement of our ISO accredited Business Management Systems for Quality, WH&S and Environment.
- General administration tasks
What you bring to CGC:
- Attention to detail and impressive communication skills (both oral and written).
- Ability to work as part of a small team but also independently.
- Ability to develop relationships across all levels of business.
- Experience working in the corporate functions of a business.
- Knowledge and experience of using Office 365 and SharePoint
- Experience with accounting software (Xero preferred).
- Experience in internal auditing of projects and systems for Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Business Management compliance (desirable).
- Experience working in an Engineering environment (desirable).
- The right to work in Australia.
What we offer in return:
- Flexible working options. While this role is advertised as full-time, we are open part-time and casual options as well and this role can be partly done from home at hours that suit you. We just ask for open communication and a day in the office at least once a week once trained in your new role.
- On the job training. We are after the right person that is motivated and shares our values. We will help you upskill and learn on the job – this role has the potential to grow with the business.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to your community through our social impact programs.
- A company culture that values community and people over profit.
If you want to be part of a dynamic business that is doing engineering differently, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration. The role is available immediately.
