Office Assistant

About BMD

BMD is Australia’s leading integrated engineering, construction and urban development business, with foundations built on the family values that underpin our unique, collaborative approach. Driven by a purpose of powering futures and creating enduring legacies through a commitment to collaboration, BMD is delivering infrastructure solutions that connect and transform communities. With a proud history beginning in 1979, BMD now employs 2,400 people throughout Australia, the Philippines and United Kingdom.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a friendly, organised and proactive Office Assistant to join our Western Australian team on a full-time basis. Based in our Belmont office, this is a varied and hands-on role that will see you supporting the smooth day-to-day operations of the office while providing administrative assistance to the Office Manager and wider leadership team.

As the first point of contact for visitors, clients and employees, you'll play an important role in creating a professional and welcoming office environment. No two days are the same, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative and is happy to get involved wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage reception activities, answer and direct phone calls and take messages
• Welcome visitors and provide a professional first impression of the business
• Process and distribute incoming and outgoing mail and courier deliveries
• Coordinate bookings for couriers, taxis, catering and meeting requirements
• Maintain presentation of the reception area, boardrooms, kitchen and general office spaces
• Monitor and replenish office supplies, stationery, printer consumables and kitchen stock
• Support document control activities, scanning and record management
• Assist with data entry, correspondence and general administrative tasks
• Support the coordination of functions, events and employee activities
• Assist with onboarding activities, including new starter packs, inductions and asset allocation
• Support employee offboarding activities and company asset returns
• Maintain various office registers and records
• Assist with warehouse organisation and stocktake activities as required
• Provide general support to the Office Manager and wider business as needed.

About You

We're less concerned about extensive industry experience and more interested in finding someone with the right attitude and a willingness to learn. You'll be someone who:

• Enjoys working with people and building positive relationships
• Has a professional, friendly and approachable manner
• Takes pride in presenting a welcoming and organised workplace
• Has strong administration, typing and data entry skills
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail
• Can manage competing priorities and remain organised
• Communicates confidently with internal and external stakeholders
• Takes initiative and enjoys supporting a team
• Maintains a high standard of work and professionalism
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with a variety of responsibilities
• Has experience in administration, office support, reception or customer service roles (desirable but not essential).

Diversity and inclusion

We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity, and we embrace differences as an equal opportunity employer providing a flexible and inclusive workplace.

So, join our team, be yourself and help us power futures and create legacies.

We’re a purpose and values-led business guided by our values of family, empowered, collaborative and driven. For further details on what makes BMD unique, head to https://www.bmdgroup.global/careers