Administration & Office Manager Just posted!

• Full-time permanent role with genuine work/life balance
• Broad role across administration, finance, HR & office management
• Join a growing, close-knit engineering consultancy with autonomy and variety

Administration & Office Manager

Broadmeadow NSW | Full-Time Permanent

Our client 
Our client is a growing specialist engineering consultancy based in Newcastle, providing technical services across a diverse range of projects throughout the Hunter Region and beyond.

With a close-knit team and a strong focus on quality, collaboration and client service, they are looking for an experienced Administration & Office Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day administration and operational support of the business.

This is a genuinely varied role suited to someone who enjoys being the person who keeps everything running smoothly. You'll work closely with Directors and technical staff across administration, finance, office management, HR support and business operations.

Importantly, this is a business that values work/life balance, offering a professional and supportive environment where you can build a rewarding career without sacrificing your life outside of work.

About the role
Reporting directly to the Directors, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing general office administration, reception and correspondence
• Supporting Directors and technical staff with day-to-day administration
• Managing AP/AR, invoicing, reconciliations and debtor follow-up
• Coordinating office supplies, facilities, IT, travel and service providers
• Supporting onboarding, employee records, training and payroll administration
• Assisting with recruitment, WHS, compliance and quality documentation
• Maintaining company records, systems and project administration
• Supporting process improvements and general business operations

About you
You will be an experienced administration professional who enjoys variety and takes pride in being organised, proactive and reliable.
You will ideally bring:

• At least 3 years' experience in administration, office management, finance administration or a similar role
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail and organisation
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
• A professional, approachable and customer-focused manner
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to get involved wherever needed

Experience within engineering, construction, consulting, professional services or another technical environment will be highly regarded.

What’s on offer?

This is an opportunity to join a growing Newcastle business where you will genuinely have an impact.

You'll enjoy:

• Full-time permanent employment
• Genuine work/life balance
• A varied role with plenty of ownership and autonomy
• The opportunity to work closely with Directors and a supportive team
• A professional and collaborative working environment
• The chance to contribute to process improvements as the business grows
• A role where your initiative and ideas will be valued

If you're an experienced administration professional looking for a varied role with genuine work/life balance, we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, hit the apply button now. For all other enquiries, please contact Hayley Carter on 0422 739 229.

At ASR Recruitment we are dedicated to fostering inclusive and diverse workplaces for our clients. We value the unique perspectives, experiences, and contributions that individuals from all backgrounds bring to a team. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, individuals identifying as LGBTQIA+, women, people of all ages, those living with disabilities, and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Diversity strengthens organisations, and we are proud to support our clients in building teams that reflect and celebrate this.
Reference number: 1485147
Profession:AdministrationAdministration

Company: ASR Recruitment
Date posted: 30th Sep, 2026