Administrative Assistant

**Join a Melbourne Icon and Be Part of Our Exciting New Chapter**

Position**:Administrative Assistant (Part-Time)**
Location**:Head Office, Melbourne**
Hours**:20 hours per week, with flexible options**
Salary**:Award Rates, based on experience**

American Doughnut Kitchen (ADK) is not just a business; it's a Melbourne institution with nearly 75 years of history and a reputation for delivering joy through our iconic hot jam doughnuts. As we approach our milestone anniversary, we're entering an exciting new chapter, and we’re looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Administrative Assistant to join our team and help us grow.

**About Us**
ADK is a family-owned business committed to crafting quality with care, radiating joy and humility, fostering unity, and embracing ingenuity in all we do. We take immense pride in being a nostalgic staple in Melbourne's food culture, and we’re driven by a mission to delight past, present, and future generations with every bite. Joining ADK means being part of a supportive, values-driven team, committed to keeping our traditions alive while evolving with the times.

**Role Overview**
As our Administrative Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting both our office and warehouse operations. Working closely with our Managing Director, Chief Operations Officer, and experienced offshore Administrative Assistant, you’ll provide essential support to our management and warehouse teams, ensuring our day-to-day operations run smoothly.

**Key Responsibilities**
You’ll bring our values to life by:

- Craft with Care: Maintaining organization in the office and warehouse, ensuring high standards across all spaces. You’ll be detail-oriented, managing documentation, assisting with orders, and keeping our environment neat and welcoming.
- Embrace Joy: Bringing positive energy, adapting communication to suit different situations, and making interactions with team members and clients engaging and enjoyable.
- Radiate Humility: Listening actively, taking feedback constructively, and showing a willingness to grow both personally and professionally.
- Cultivate Ingenuity: Being proactive in problem-solving, embracing technology, and looking for opportunities to improve processes that keep ADK moving forward.
- Foster Unity: Collaborating with the team to manage scheduling, internal communications, and liaising with clients and suppliers. Your adaptability and resourcefulness will help support a growing business and prepare for the unexpected.

**Skills & Experience**
- Minimum 2 years in an office environment, ideally with experience in business or office administration.
- Proficiency with Office 365, digital meeting software, and design tools like Canva.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a positive and adaptable approach.

**Why Join ADK?**
This is more than just an admin role. You’ll be an integral part of a beloved Melbourne institution, contributing to our journey of growth and transformation. As we celebrate our 75th anniversary in 2025, you’ll have the chance to learn, grow, and be part of something truly special.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $24.87 - $30.13 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Free drinks
- Free food

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplementary Pay:

- Penalty rates

**Experience**:

- Microsoft Office: 1 year (preferred)
- Administration: 1 year (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

**Location**:

- West Melbourne, VIC 3003 (preferred)

Work Location: In person