Senior Office Administrator (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 Senior Office Administrator (receptionist) to join our rail operations hub based out of Seven Hills, NSW.

This permanent role offers great career prospects with a privately-owned tier 1 constructor and international engineering enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Greeting visitors & maintain meeting schedules.
• Prepare for site inductions & support project administration. Assisting with onboarding of new personnel, arrange computers, phones etc.
• Provide support to the site administrators and the finance teams with any administration requirements, whilst at all times adhering to Laing O'Rourke's safety policies & procedures.
• Be responsible for monitoring and ordering of day-to-day office supplies.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen area as well as maintaining safety and hygiene standards of the reception area
• Coordinating internal and external events and perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing.
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
• Assist with travel/ accommodation booking for SLT member and fire warden, assist with drills etc.
• Monitor / arrange re-calibration for breath testing units and support stores/CM with ordering and distribution of PPE as per EA
• Be point of liaison for any site-based maintenance, eg repair coffee machine / photocopier, plumbing repair, etc

About you

• 2 years administration and invoicing experience, ideally within construction
• Intermediate or higher skills in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage your own time
• A team-centred attitude and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills.
• Experience and understanding of straightforward procedures or systems.

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.