Facilities Officer/Receptionist

About Laing O’Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Facilities Officer/Receptionist based in our St Georges Terrace Office in Perth. This role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting with the maintenance and improvements of office facilities, coordination of external contractors and communication with building managers and wider business
• Answer caller enquiries and direct them to appropriate employees
• Greet clients and visitors. Notify appropriate parties of their arrival
• Conduct daily office walks to ensure office standards are met
• Organise catering for meetings/office events as requested
• Maintain meeting rooms and ensure they are left clean and tidy after use and assist with video conferencing facilities as required
• Conduct stock takes and procurement of office consumables/equipment
• Perform administrative duties such as maintaining conference, meeting and training room booking schedules.
• Maintain internal telephone extension listing, staff information and Outlook distribution lists.
• Assist in the creation, preparation and distribution of reports, correspondence and presentations etc
• Provide additional Administration duties in addition to key responsibilities as/when directed

About you

• Previous experience in a reception/facilities officer role is desirable
• Previous administration experience is required and within a construction industry desirable
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Good interpersonal skills and a friendly and approachable nature
• Good at multi-tasking and working well under pressure

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.