Administrative Assistant

Ophir Drilling Pty; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ophir Drilling Pty is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Purchasing Manager and help keep the purchasing function running smoothly. The role focuses on ensuring orders, records and paperwork are accurate and up-to-date, with regular liaison to suppliers and internal teams.

The successful candidate will be organised, reliable, and capable of working independently while contributing as a team member.

Qualifications

• Must be organised with strong attention to detail.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Good administrative and computer skills are essential.
• Comfortable with numbers, records, and data entry.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Raise and process purchase orders.
• Assist with purchasing paperwork and data entry.
• Maintain accurate records and filing.
• Assist with stock takes and inventory checks.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal staff.
• Follow up orders and handle general purchasing enquiries.
• Perform general office and administrative duties.

Skills

Organised

Reliability

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Computer skills

Communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Administrative Assistant role that would suit someone who is organised, dependable and enjoys keeping things running efficiently behind the scenes. Working closely with the Purchasing Manager, you will provide day-to-day administrative support and help ensure the purchasing function runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Assisting with purchasing-related paperwork and data entry
• Maintaining accurate records and filing
• Assisting with regular stock takes and inventory checks
• Liaising with suppliers and internal staff as required
• Following up orders and assisting with general purchasing enquiries
• Other general office and administrative duties as required

About you

• You are organised, reliable and have good attention to detail
• You have good administrative and computer skills
• You are comfortable working with numbers, records and data
• You can work independently while also being a supportive team member
• You have good communication and time-management skills
• You are willing to learn our purchasing systems and processes

We are a local, family-owned exploration drilling company servicing clients across regional NSW.