Office Admin and Proposal Coordinator

Come join a National Engineering Consultancy who design iconic projects within the Canberra region, provide essential business admin support.
- Flexible Working | Industry Benchmarked Salary Package | Annual Salary Reviews
- Company culture that is respectful, inclusive and supportive
- Guaranteed career development with a professional Engineering Consultancy

**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+ team members 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 Canberra office is in search of an office admin and proposal coordinator in a full-time capacity, who will be motivated to support the Canberra 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.

This position in our Canberra office will be responsible for overseeing office operations, office bids, client support work, local office marketing and fostering a positive office culture. In practice this includes managing office resources, implementing efficient processes, supporting project proposals and acting as a liaison between the local office and our central shared services.

**Day to day responsibilities include**:
Based in our Canberra office, you will be joining a fast paced, busy team and will enjoy operating with an appropriate level of autonomy reporting to the Canberra Manager.
- Oversee and develop a small support team by setting clear expectations, delegating effectively and aligning roles with Northrop’s standards.
- Oversee office operations including facility management, IT components, utilities, WHS compliance, and liaising with shared services.
- Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for staff, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to company policies.
- Support internal communication and office events, working closely with the Canberra Manager to foster a positive and informed workplace culture.
- Manage local budget oversight by monitoring expenses and ensuring alignment with financial policies and delegated authority.
- Provide project and marketing support including bid preparation, client event coordination, capability statement updates and project setup.
- Recognised qualifications in Business Administration, management or similar.
- Proven experience in office management or business support roles.
- Strong planning and time management skills.
- Proficient at business software including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel. Proven ability to learn and utilise new software and upgrades.
- Demonstrated track record in building effective relationships within office and across offices and central services.
- Able to confidently manage people and build teams.
- Experience with writing proposals and preparing marketing material.

**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.
- We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you.
- Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews
- Flexible working hours
- Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave)
- Salary income protection insurance
- Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture
- We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones

**How to apply?**:
Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.