Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600, Australia • Part-time
Description One of Australia's largest employee-owned environmental consultancies Fun, collaborative team with diverse projects and a vibrant company culture Flexible work arrangements and excellent employee benefits With over three decades of experience and nine locations nationwide, we are a team of vibrant professionals collaborating with clients across a range of sectors including renewables, infrastructure, defence, regulation and policy, resources, and urban development. We provide fully integrated environmental and social assessment and management services including concept and feasibility, technical assessment, consultation, approvals, delivery, operations, and decommissioning.
This position provides administrative support to our Canberra-based Regional Manager and coordinates the day-to-day operations of our Canberra office. We seek a proactive, organised, and resourceful individual capable of delivering support, office coordination, and various project administrative tasks. The role demands continuous identification of process improvement opportunities in support, office operations, and administrative functions, along with the implementation of solutions and best practices to boost productivity.
You will play a crucial role in our national administration team, supporting administrative and project tasks across the organisation. You will collaborate effectively and engage with various stakeholders, including employees at all levels, the administration team, customers, external providers, and agencies.
Key Responsibilities: Word processing tasks, including proofreading, editing, and formatting of a variety of documents from letters and proposals to large, complex, multi-volume reports in accordance with the Umwelt style guide and templates Delegating or being delegated tasks within the administration team and ensuring that they are completed in accordance with existing policies and procedures as well as the Quality Management System processes Liaise with employees, vendors, clients, and suppliers regarding all administration information Supporting employees by facilitating interdepartmental communications and interactions between internal and external parties Assisting with special projects, such as process improvements Provide assistance to staff, managers, and senior-level officers as needed Working in accordance with timelines and tasks supplied via the Administration Ticket Desk in Umwelt's SharePoint system Diary management for senior leader in the Canberra office Scheduling, attending, and taking minutes in team meetings Expense and timesheet allocation Travel bookings and mobilisation assistance including induction requirements Providing general administrative support to the Canberra team and to other teams/offices as directed by the National Administration Manager Undertake data entry, mail merge tasks, and PowerPoint presentations About You: The successful applicant for this position will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic Administrator experienced in the below areas:
Minimum 3+ years of experience in a similar role preferable within a professional services firm Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines, prioritising tasks and coordinating others to ensure deadlines are met High degree of professional integrity and takes pride in the quality of work with strong ownership of responsibilities/accountabilities Be inquisitive to improve and seek opportunities to enhance presentation and quality of documents. Advanced skills in Microsoft applications: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook Advanced proficiency in Adobe Acrobat What we offer: ME Days: We provide our staff with up to an extra day of paid leave each month for mental health and wellbeing. Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle A role with experienced professionals that can mentor you and help you develop your skills Opportunities to work across the country on different and challenging projects Opportunities to join Umwelt's Employee Share Plan A learning and development culture, with different training options and assistance Wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training An attractive salary based on your skills and experience Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers Diversity and Inclusion: At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We're all responsible for creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.
The Umwelt team is privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and contributions are valued.
Join the Umwelt Team: If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.
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To be eligible for this position, you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.
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