Administration Officer

PFD Internal Careers; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Staff parking

Discounted travel

Discounted accommodation

Health insurance

Gym membership

Job summary

PFD Food Services in Adelaide is seeking an Administration Officer to be one of the first points of contact for customers and internal stakeholders, delivering a high level of service.

You will provide day-to-day administrative support to Customer Service, Operations and Sales, maintain records, assist with enquiries and help ensure business processes run smoothly. Strong MS Office skills and experience in a fast-paced setting are valued.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Exposure to accounts administration, payroll, payables or receivables is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive, positive and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records, databases and filing systems.
• Support accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Manage incoming correspondence and internal communications.
• Provide administrative support to management and operational teams.
• Assist with reporting requirements and document control.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Complete general office administration duties as required.

Skills

Administration experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

MS Office (Word & Excel)

Accounts administration exposure

Communication skills

Team-oriented attitude

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Join a team that keeps Australia's foodservice industry moving
• Discounted food, travel, entertainment, gym membership, staff parking and, + more.
• Full-time work.

Company

For 81 years, we've achieved success through our ability to innovate, placing a clear emphasis on how we best serve our customers’ needs. As demand continues to grow, we have expanded rapidly, now delivering a superior range of dry goods, frozen and chilled products, fresh seafood and meat, confectionery, paper products, and cleaning solutions.

In recent years, we’ve seen significant growth and invested in our systems and processes, building a close partnership with Woolworths Group that has continued to deliver high-quality service for our customers and suppliers.

In 2024, Woolworths moved to a 100% interest in the PFD business, bringing PFD exciting opportunities as a strategic part of the Group. Sharing expertise across both teams will ensure our continued success and drive further growth and unlock our collective potential.

About this Position

As an Administration Officer, you'll be one of the first points of contact for both customers and internal stakeholders, helping to deliver the high level of service PFD is known for.

Working closely with our Customer Service, Operations and Sales teams, you'll provide day-to-day administrative support, assist with customer enquiries, maintain accurate records and help ensure business processes run smoothly. This is a varied role that combines administration, customer service and coordination responsibilities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems and delivering positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate records, databases and filing systems.
• Support accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Manage incoming correspondence and internal communications.
• Provide administrative support to management and operational teams.
• Assist with reporting requirements and document control.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and workplace health and safety requirements.
• Complete general office administration duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Previous administration experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Exposure to accounts administration, payroll, payables or receivables is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, positive and team-focused attitude.

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).

Culture & Values

Customer Focus

Know your external and internal customers. Gain and preserve their confidence because we can only be successful if our customers are successful.

Respect

Treat people at work and in the community as they would like to be treated. Act safely, responsibly, and ethically.

Passion

Share the passion of making us a successful and dynamic company. Let’s celebrate successes.

Simplicity

Let’s minimise the complications of doing business so customer services are on time, accurate and reliable. Share ideas to improve our company.

Leadership

All of us can be leaders in our day to day working lives. Bring out the best in yourself and the people around you. Do what you say you are going to do.

As part of our recruitment process, do you consent to undergoing employment checks? These may include a medical assessment (which may involve drug and alcohol testing), a National Police History Check, a Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, and a License Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or third parties. Any CVs sent directly to Line Managers will not be considered, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees or costs.

PFD Food Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.