Administration Assistant

The Company:

BML is the owner of the Brisbane Markets and is responsible for its ongoing management, maintenance and development in support of the horticulture industry. Brisbane Markets occupies 77 hectares of land with over 40 buildings and is Queensland’s most important distribution and economic hub for the trade of fresh produce and flowers, with approximately 700 million kilograms of produce handled annually by over 160 tenants operating within the site.

Brisbane Markets Limited (BML) is seeking an experienced Administration Assistant who has a passion for delivering excellent customer service to join the team on a Maternity Contract basis.

About the Role

The Administration Assistant role is required to have good communication skills, an ability to follow procedures together with an excellent phone and interpersonal manner to provide quality customer service.

This role provides direct administration support and first-class customer service to Tenants, other Market users and colleagues. With a positive outlook, the successful applicant will be adaptable and can work both autonomously and within a team.

This role is a Full-time position offering 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday for the length of the contract. Due to the nature of the Markets, the successful candidate will be required to work between the hours of 5.30am to 2pm.

The Maternity Contract will be for 6-8 months, with the possibility of it extending for a further period.

The primary responsibilities would include:

• Providing a range of customer services at BML's Site Service Centre to assist Market users and visitors with their operational requirements.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the access control database system and its report functionalities.
• Conduct telephone and over the counter enquires in a professional and courteous manner

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this role, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following essential skills and experience:

• Previous customer service and administrative skills which deliver consistent and positive results
• Rapidly acquire knowledge and comprehend database system platforms
• Ability to follow procedures, prioritise workloads, have high attention to detail and perform multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• Friendly, motivated and approachable demeanour with outstanding communication skills (both verbally and written)
• Excellent phone and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

Benefits

BML offers its team an extensive range of benefits and incentives to maintain an excellent work environment and ensure that BML are continually striving to be an ‘Employer of Choice’.

BML’s employee benefits and incentives include:

• Discounted fuel
• Staff Recognition programs
• Discounted 24-hour gym membership
• Corporate uniforms
• Staff celebration events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Influenza vaccinations
• Salary Continuance Insurance and more

How to Apply

If you are interested in this role and want to become part of the BML team and enjoy the benefits of our great work environment, then apply now. Submit your cover letter and a detailed resume outlining your work history and relevant experience by simply pressing ‘Apply for this job’

Australian work rights are required for this position.