Receptionist

The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 550 staff across ten offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

The Role
Our growing Melbourne office is in search of a Receptionist in a full time capacity, who will be motivated to support the Melbourne region.  This will be someone who has a dynamic and confident personality and who is keen to learn, grow and be a supportive member of our team.      

You will be responsible for reception duties, maintain office operations such as stationary and catering as well as office engagement for our staff. You will work with other Business Support staff across other regions and with local staff members from Job Managers to Senior Management. 
  
You will need to be able to respectfully deal with a diverse range of people both internally and externally. You will be joining a fast paced, busy team and will enjoy operating with an appropriate level of autonomy reporting to the Business Support Manager.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Email Management, maintaining the Melbourne Admin inbox.
• Reception duties: Greeting clients/visitors, organising stationary and catering
• Maintaining office appearance.
• Assisting with travel arrangements.
• Assisting with timesheets and expenses.
• Onboarding and offboarding of staff.
• Office engagement, development and empowerment: Assisting with technical training and internal staff focused events.
• Assisting with other administrative duties as required.

  
The Candidate

You will have access to many opportunities within Northrop and with our support we will help you to develop your career and make it happen. Applications are sought from candidates who meet the following attributes:

• Proficient computer skills,
• Experience working in a similar environment highly preferred: Engineering, construction, professional services.
• Positive personality, customer service orientation,
• Outstanding phone manner, excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Strong Excel and Word experience,
• Working as a team,
• Motivated and fast learner,
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines,
• Professional personal presentation,
• Demonstrate professionalism and objectivity in all work matters,
• Strong accountability and reliability,
• Good time management skills,
• Initiative, willingness to go above and beyond,
• Ensure that all requirements and commitments are met in accordance with procedures,
• High attention to detail

  
What does working at Northrop look like to you?
At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture. We are proud of our family feel and collaborative working environment.

• Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews
• Flexible working hours
• Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave)
• Salary income protection insurance
• We offer alternative public holiday leave for those needing to substitute another day for a public holiday to celebrate a religious belief, etc.
• Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture
• We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones

  
Applying

Applications are managed through Seek and our website only. Please apply via this advertisement or alternatively, you can find all our available positions on our careers page at Northrop.com.au/Careers

Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.
You can find all our available positions on our https://northrop.com.au/careers. 
  
Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.
  
***No agencies please. Applications are sought from direct applicants only**