Administration Officer

Nitro Crushing; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nitro Crushing is seeking an Administration Officer at our Gordonvale head office on a full-time, Monday to Friday basis. Reporting to the Managing Director, you will keep crews moving, maintain accurate records, and ensure the office runs smoothly.

This role touches payroll support, travel coordination, procurement, and onboarding, so an organised candidate who can juggle multiple tasks will thrive. Mining or construction experience is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally in mining, quarrying, or construction (desirable).
• Certificate III or IV in Business Administration (desirable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office — Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support to head office and site-based teams.
• Coordinate travel logistics — flights, accommodation, and ground transport for crew mobilisation and demobilisation.
• Collect and check timesheets, and enter data for payroll processing.
• Raise and track purchase orders, follow up deliveries, and liaise with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Support stock control of PPE, office supplies, and site consumables.
• Support onboarding — documentation collection, induction materials, and staff file setup.
• Maintain employee records, training logs, registers, and site access tracking.
• Manage incoming calls and emails professionally and promptly.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and meeting minutes as required.
• Assist with WHS recordkeeping, document control, and audit preparation.

Skills

Admin experience

Office skills

MS Office

Education

Certificate III/IV in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We're looking for an Administration Officer to join our Gordonvale head office on a full-time, Monday to Friday basis. Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll be the engine room of the business: keeping crews moving, records accurate, and the office running smoothly. It's a varied role that touches payroll support, travel coordination, procurement, and onboarding, so it suits someone organised and comfortable juggling a few things at once.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and clerical support to head office and site-based teams
• Coordinate travel logistics — flights, accommodation, and ground transport for crew mobilisation and demobilisation
• Collect and check timesheets, and enter data for payroll processing
• Raise and track purchase orders, follow up deliveries, and liaise with suppliers and subcontractors
• Support stock control of PPE, office supplies, and site consumables
• Support onboarding — documentation collection, induction materials, and staff file setup
• Maintain employee records, training logs, registers, and site access tracking
• Manage incoming calls and emails professionally and promptly
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and meeting minutes as required
• Assist with WHS recordkeeping, document control, and audit preparation

About you

• Previous administration experience, ideally in mining, quarrying, or construction (desirable)
• Certificate III or IV in Business Administration (desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office — Word, Excel, and Outlook
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Reliable, self-motivated, and proactive — comfortable working independently and as part of a small team

About us

Nitro Crushing is a Queensland-based provider of mobile crushing, screening, and conveying services. Established in 2007, we work with clients across the mining, quarrying, and civil sectors. We focus on delivering safe, efficient results using a dependable fleet and a practical, results-driven approach. Our team values hard work, clear communication, and practical experience — and that starts in the office.