Administrative Assistant

Hitachi Construction Machinery; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee perks program

Career growth

Inclusive culture

Health insurance & EAP

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is seeking an Administration Assistant to join our Townsville branch on a 12-month full-time fixed term contract. You will support our Administrative Team in a busy office environment.

Responsibilities include answering incoming calls, maintaining registers for training, tooling, equipment and facilities, and assisting with accounts payable/receivable, scanning and filing. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong communication are key.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously.
• Attention to detail in document handling and data entry.
• Experience in administration and office support is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls.
• Maintain training, tooling, equipment and facilities registers.
• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable support.
• Scanning, filing and document management.
• Assist with WHS practices and compliance.

Skills

Initiative

Autonomy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.

The Opportunity

We are currently on the lookout for a motivated, energetic and well presented Administration Assistant to join our Administrative Team at our Townsville branch. This is a 12 month full time fixed term opportunity offering variety, stability and a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Answering incoming calls
• Maintaining training, tooling, equipment and facilities registers
• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable support
• Scanning, filing and document management
• Assisting with WHS practices and compliance

About You

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Take initiative and can work autonomously
• Enjoy being part of a supportive team
• Have strong attention to detail
• Are confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Can demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Have previous administration experience (highly advantageous)

Hitachi Benefits – What’s in it for you?

• Exclusive Employee Perks: Access to our Employee Orange Benefits Program, offering discounts on a wide range of everyday goods and services
• Career: Join a globally recognised OEM, providing stability and long-term career growth
• Supportive & Inclusive Culture: Work with approachable leaders who value your ideas, encourage innovation, and support your success
• Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Medibank health insurance plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Refer & Be Rewarded: Earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Program when you successfully refer a friend
• Family-First Benefits: Paid parental leave policy to support you and your family during life’s important moments
• Learning & Development: OEM-led training, continuous upskilling, and genuine opportunities for career progression within the business

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate on any basis and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.