Junior Office Administrator

An exciting opportunity to work with a highly regarded engineering consultancy
- Industry benchmarked salary package
- 6-Month Part-time Opportunity | Brisbane Location

**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 500 staff across nine 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**
We’re looking for a proactive **Junior Office Administrator** to be the go-to support for our Brisbane office. This role will be on a part-time basis for a 6-month fixed-term contract.

You’ll own the day-to-day running of the office—front-of-house, operations and project support—while staying connected with our wider Business Support team.

This is a fast-paced, client-facing role where no two days look the same. You’ll work with everyone from engineers and project managers to senior leadership, keeping things running smoothly and making our office a great place to work.

**Day to day responsibilities include**:

- Be the welcoming face of our office—manage reception, calls, inbox and client visits
- Coordinate meetings, catering and travel; keep spaces and supplies in top shape
- Provide engineering & project support: proposals, tenders, reports and project records
- Liaise with our central Accounts team on invoicing, receipting and client billing queries
- Assist with onboarding/offboarding, team events and internal initiatives
- Contribute to continuous improvement in our Business Support systems and processes
- Champion WHS by maintaining a safe, tidy workplace
- Proficient computer skills.
- Strong Excel and Word experience.
- Working as a team.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines.
- Professional personal presentation.
- Demonstrate professionalism and objectivity in all work matters.
- Strong accountability and reliability.
- Ensure that all requirements and commitments are met in accordance with procedures.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication and a polished phone manner
- Initiative and great time-management—you thrive when working both independently and with remote teammates
- A positive, solutions-focused mindset and the professionalism to handle sensitive information

***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.
- Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews.
- Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave).
- Salary income protection insurance.
- We offer alternative public holiday leave for those needing to substitute another day for a public holiday to celebrate a religious belief, etc.
- Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture.
- We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones.

**How to apply?**

If this role is not quite what you are after but are interested in finding out more about future opportunities with Northrop, please head over to our EOI link:
Northrop is an equal opportunity employer.