Administration Clerk - Engineering - Part Time Maternity Contract

Bundaberg Brewed Drinks; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 38,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Bundaberg Brewed Drinks is seeking an experienced Administrative Clerk to join the Engineering team on a part-time maternity contract at our Head Office in Thabeban. The role runs from 26 October 2026 to 27 January 2028, offering 22.8 hours per week, three days across Monday to Wednesday.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will coordinate rosters, contractor visits, POs and invoices, and provide general admin support to keep maintenance operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, coordination or support roles.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain engineering and maintenance rosters.
• Coordinate contractor visits and ensure documentation is current.
• Manage contractor inductions and site access.
• Raise purchase requisitions and assist with PO administration.
• Liaise with Finance on invoices, POs and contract payments.
• Support maintenance planning and scheduling.
• Maintain engineering records and documentation.
• Coordinate training bookings and department meetings.
• Assist with reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide general admin support to Engineering Department.

Skills

Administrative experience

Coordination

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Administration Clerk - Engineering - Part Time Maternity Contract

Proudly Australian and family-owned, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks has built an enviable reputation for producing premium beverages, including our iconic Ginger Beer, both nationally and internationally.

For four generations, spanning over 50 years, we have remained committed to tradition—brewing to time-honoured recipes using the highest quality ingredients. Guided by our philosophy, “if it’s worth brewing, it’s worth brewing well,” our Ginger Beer continues to be craft-brewed in the Australian town of Bundaberg, using locally sourced ginger and traditional methods.

Bundaberg Brewed Drinks is currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Administrative Clerk to join our Engineering team. This is a part-time maternity leave contract position based at our Head Office in Thabeban.

The role will commence on the 26th October 2026 and end on the 27th January 2028.

Working 22.8 hours per week, 3 days a week, Monday -Wednesday

About the role

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will provide administrative and coordination support to the Engineering Team. This role plays a key part in keeping our engineering and maintenance operations running smoothly by coordinating schedules, contractors, purchasing activities, and administration across the department.

Key responsibilities

• Creating and maintaining engineering and maintenance rosters
• Coordinating contractor visits and ensuring compliance documentation is current
• Managing contractor inductions and site access requirements
• Raising purchase requisitions and assisting with purchase order administration
• Liaising with Finance regarding invoices, purchase orders and contract payments
• Supporting maintenance planning and scheduling activities
• Maintaining engineering records, databases and documentation
• Coordinating training bookings and departmental meetings
• Assisting with reporting and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing general administrative support to the Engineering Department

About you

• Previous demonstrated experience in administration, coordination or support roles
• Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering, maintenance or industrial environment will be highly regarded