Office Manager – 12 month contract

• 12-month contract opportunity
• Respectful and supportive environment
• 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction

Grant Thornton Australia is one of the world's leading independently-owned and managed accounting, advisory and consulting firms.

Our culture is underpinned by a commitment to our clients, people and communities, and our promise to 'Reach for Remarkable' by providing proven expertise, principled execution, and personalised experience.

In Australia, we're proud to support the careers of over 1,500 remarkable people. With six offices nationally and partner firms in more than 145 markets, wherever you want to go, we can take you there.

About this role

We are looking for an Office Manager to lead our office services team in delivering exceptional service to external and internal clients, and to seamlessly run the day-to-day operations of our large Brisbane office. You will possess a strong client service ethic, demonstrate significant prioritisation and organisational skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Your strong leadership abilities and passion for excellence and continual improvement will be essential as you drive and deliver outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all general office administration, facilities, tenancy, and back of house support for the Brisbane office, including supplies, consumables, and marketing merchandise.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a team of four, including Concierges and Administration Assistants, while providing backup support to other functions as needed.
• Oversee front of house operations, meeting room management, catering, meeting and event coordination, ensuring an exceptional client experience.
• Plan and implement operational and strategic initiatives, monitor expenses within agreed budgets, and provide regular and ad hoc reporting.
• Manage tenancy safety compliance including supporting insurance renewals, and fire warden and first aid training.
• Build and maintain effective internal and external relationships, collaborate with the Office Services Manager network to identify and implement efficiencies, and participate in local Executive meetings.
• Support the Office Chair with presentations, meeting arrangements, and office-related administration.

Skills and experience

You'll be agile, responsive and most importantly you will bring the right attitude to continue learning. This role will suit someone with the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Significant experience in an office administration or related roles including proven experience in managing teams
• A strategic thinker who can also attend to the finer details
• Confident and decisive, capable of working autonomously as well as contributing effectively in a team environment
• Consistently demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and confidentiality, while also possessing excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships and positively influence others at all levels.
• Experience in professional services or hospitality, and holding or actively working towards qualifications in business administration, would be advantageous.

Reach your remarkable

At Grant Thornton we do things differently because we understand that when you strive for better and care about what you do remarkable things are possible. We're a dynamic and authentic mix of backgrounds, perspectives and ways of thinking. We're driven by our shared purpose – we care for our people, clients and communities and support them to thrive.

With us, you'll be exposed to challenging and rewarding opportunities – building your confidence and capabilities at every step. You'll be supported, motivated and inspired by a team of passionate and caring collaborators and leaders. You'll be encouraged to build a career path that's tailored to you and to make a meaningful difference. And we'll make sure the excellence you deliver and the impact you make is always seen, felt and celebrated.

Remarkable perks that put you first:

• Opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight with no salary reduction
• Health and Wellbeing Programs
• Fully funded gym membership | Health Insurance discounts
• Diverse and inclusive firm culture
• And many more

Need some help applying or participating in the recruitment process?

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for anyone who wishes to apply, and we warmly encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, those in the LGBTQI+ community and individuals who identify as having disability or are neurodivergent.

Should you have questions or require any adaptations or additional support for your individual circumstances so you may perform at your best during the application or recruitment process please contact our Talent Acquisition team at

As we provide fair consideration and evaluation to a high volume of applications, we endeavour to provide feedback on your application at the earliest opportunity.

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