Japanese Speaking Office Manager

The Adecco Group is the world's leading provider of HR Solutions. We deliver recruitment and career services to organisations and individuals across the employment life-cycle. In Australia, Adecco has over 50 years industry experience making us the most qualified provider and leading supplier of casual and permanent staff.

About Us

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Japanese-speaking Office Manager based in Sydney. This newly created position will play a key role in supporting the establishment and day-to-day operation of the company's Australian office. Working closely with local stakeholders and senior management in both Australia and Japan, you will provide office administration, coordination, communication, and translation support while helping to build a strong foundation for future growth. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their work, is highly organised, and thrives in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily office administration and support office operations
• Act as a key liaison between Australian stakeholders and the Japanese head office
• Provide Japanese-English translation and interpretation support for meetings and business communications
• Coordinate with external service providers including accounting firms, legal firms, banks, and other business partners
• Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items
• Collect, organise, and report information from local subsidiary businesses
• Assist with document preparation, reporting, presentations, and correspondence
• Support executives with scheduling, travel arrangements, and general administrative tasks
• Assist with office setup and operational processes as the Australian business continues to grow
• Provide ad-hoc support across business operations as required

Your Profile

• Japanese and English language skills are must. We welcome applications from both native Japanese speakers and native English speakers with advanced Japanese language ability.
• Previous experience in Office Administration, Office Management, Executive Assistant, Team Coordinator, or similar roles
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships across cultures
• Comfortable working in both Australian and Japanese business environments
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience preparing reports, meeting minutes, and business documentation
• Accounting, bookkeeping, HR, or business administration experience will be advantageous but is not essential
• Flexible, proactive, and willing to take on a broad range of responsibilities in a growing organisation

If you are an organised and proactive bilingual professional looking for an opportunity to grow, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. For any enquiry, please contact [0427 407 559](tel:0427 407 559).