Make it yours

Experience the excitement of building your 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.

The role:

We’re excited to have opened a brand-new office in Avalon, and we’re looking for a professional and people-focussed Office Administrator to play a key role in its daily operations.

As the first point of contact, you will be the face and voice of the business – providing a warm welcome to visitors, supporting staff and ensuring the office runs smoothly every day.

Your everyday:

• As an Office Administrator, you’ll be responsible for reception ad customer service, office operations, and general administration.
• Act as the first point of contact for the office, delivering professional and friendly reception and customer service to all visitors and callers
• Manage day-to-day office operations, ensuring the workplace is well-presented, organised, and running efficiently
• Provide general administrative support including mail, couriers, supplies, PPE orders, and coordination of office activities
• Support staff inductions and office events, helping create a welcoming and positive experience for new and existing employees
• Take a hands-on approach in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks and priorities with confidence and attention to detail
• Play a key role in establishing and shaping the culture of our new Avalon office, making a genuine impact through high-quality service and teamwork

Who are you?

• More than 12 months experience working in an office administration or reception role in a professional services environment
• Intermediate proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• You have a friendly and approachable manner with the natural ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with people of all levels and backgrounds
• You thrive in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and are comfortable juggling multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities effectively
• Professional and personable written and verbal communication skills
• Current Victorian Driver’s License
• Ability to travel to and work from Avalon, Victoria
• Passion for developing your career with Symal and be mentored by industry experts

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.

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