Administrative Assistant (Brisbane Based)

KJR is seeking a skilled Administrative Assistant for a 6-month contract, with the flexibility to work between our Brisbane and Gold Coast offices.

The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, excel in a team environment, and be proactive in problem-solving. You'll need to respond swiftly to urgent situations and make sound decisions even in uncertain circumstances. This role requires strong judgment, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to build trust-based relationships across KJR and with our partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Founder:

• Manage the Founder’s calendar and appointments
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Founder and stakeholders
• Organise meetings, take minutes and follow up on action items
• Handle confidential information with discretion

Reporting to the CFO:

• Arrange travel for staff
• Manage office access cards and general office duties
• Monitor timesheets and General Managers’ forecasts
• Assist in coordinating Queensland team events and supporting internal activities
• Foster a collaborative work environment and strong staff relationships
• Support the Talent & Culture Team with ad hoc tasks
• Maintain company documentation and templates

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience in office administration or a similar role is preferred
• Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills
• High emotional intelligence and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in IT and office software
• Adaptable, with project management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

IT Skills Required:

• Office 365 / Outlook
• Microsoft Teams
• SharePoint
• Slack
• Canva

Who are we?

Starting out of a garage on the Gold Coast, KJR brought innovation and change to the Tech industry since 1997. We have supported offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Canberra where we provide our testing expertise and quality assurance services to various sectors such as Government, Defence, Healthcare, Utilities, Media, and entertainment as well as Transport and freight. 

Our talented Consultants form part of our KJR Family called ‘The Collective’ and are provided with a lot of support such as career development opportunities and employee recognition programs as we want them to shine and be the best version of themselves.

Being the winner of the AIIA Diversity Award 2023 shows how much KJR cares about diversity and inclusion. In our mission to elevate gender equality, KJR is a proud corporate sponsor of ANUAFC and UC Capitals where we provide scholarships to women, and we also provide our support to the career advancement of women in the tech industry.

Passionate about preserving history, KJR uses its leverage of human-machine teaming to identify and protect Queensland’s high-value cultural assets.

We believe that we can make a difference in the community around us, and you can help us to make it happen!

Want to know more about KJR? Check it out at www.kjr.com.au

Check out some of the innovation projects we're involved in: https://kjr.com.au/corporate-social-responsibility/

If you want to be part of the change and make the world a better place, create a profile in our Talent Community and we’ll be in touch.