Make it yours
Experience the excitement of building your engineering career in our evolving construction company, where people and performance make amazing things happen.
Who we are
We're Symal, a proudly different group of companies with a story of significant growth, pushing what’s possible as one of Australia’s largest self-performing contractors.
We innovate with intent – problem solving and delivering the best outcomes to our partners, communities and each other - that’s what has made Symal a success and will continue to into the future.
It’s not what we do that defines us, it’s how we do it, building better together.
About the Role
You’ll take ownership of Symal’s national office footprint — managing facilities, budgets, contractors, and front-of-house operations across all locations. You’ll be the go-to person ensuring our workplaces are functional, well-presented, and welcoming, while also leading a small team and supporting satellite office administrators across the country.
This is a hands-on, varied 12-month contract for someone who thrives on being busy, enjoys problem-solving on the fly, and takes pride in the details that make an office run like clockwork.
What You'll Be Doing
- Managing Symal’s national office facilities — front desk, meeting rooms, supplies, amenities and general upkeep — across all locations
- Owning facilities operational budgets, identifying cost savings and ensuring spend aligns with business needs
- Coordinating office moves, fit-outs, refurbishments and new office transitions/acquisitions as Symal continues to grow
- Managing relationships with landlords, contractors and service providers to ensure consistent service and standards nationally
- Overseeing office security, access control and safety requirements, including Fire Warden duties
- Supporting and mentoring office administrators across satellite offices, visiting regularly to ensure standards are maintained
- Coordinating catering, staff functions and company events within Symal facilities
- Leading office administration functions — reception, invoicing, credit card reconciliation, and day-to-day support — with a positive, solutions-focused approach
What You'll Bring
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar facilities/office management role
- Current Victorian driver’s licence
- Excellent Microsoft Suite skills
- A proactive, organised approach with the ability to juggle competing priorities across multiple sites
- Strong relationship-building skills — you’ll work closely with stakeholders at every level, from reception through to Directors
- A genuine enjoyment of variety and a fast pace — no two days are the same
Job Description
A career with us
At Symal, we've always known that people and performance make amazing things happen. Work like ours needs problem solvers, bold thinkers and genuinely good people. If you're looking for a passionate team and a pathway to career success, now's the time to make it yours.
There are plenty of good reasons to dig into a career at Symal.
- Forge pathways: We open doors to diverse, challenging and future-shaping construction projects to expand your experience and develop your career.
- Get ahead: From early career support and specialised learning to leadership development, we back you with tailored development programs to help you reach your goals. Success is defined by your direction and progress.
- Keep well: A healthy and happy workplace builds a brighter future. With wellness benefits, discounted health insurance, a perks and rewards platform and an industry-leading employee assistance program, we’re here to support you when you need it.
- Stay social: People are the core of Symal. Our leading-edge work and breakout spaces stocked with snacks bring the best out of our teams and keep them fuelled for their next challenge, while our social calendar is stacked with events to connect, celebrate and reward our people.
Diversity of thought fuels our progress
Our inclusion offerings are designed to open doors for individuals who may not see a traditional entry point into the construction industry. We’re empowering women to thrive in construction through Shine, championing veteran career transitions through Resolve and building meaningful careers for Aboriginal people with Wamarra - helping you build a future where you belong.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans and individuals from diverse cultural and life experiences are encouraged to apply.