ao3 operations support officer

HR Partners; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

On-site work

Immediate start

Job summary

Randstad is hiring an AO3 Operations Officer on-site in a state government department to act as the operational bridge between administrative systems and workshop environments.

The role involves coordinating machinery repairs, contractor engagements, and facilities audits to keep sites running safely and efficiently. Immediate start and 6–8 months contract; on-site only with no WFH.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated facilities experience, work order management skills, and basic invoice processing knowledge
• Proficiency with computer systems, particularly strong foundational skills in Microsoft Excel
• Solid understanding of trades, blue-collar operations, and workshop machinery environments
• Ownership of personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically steel-capped boots
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong confidence to ask questions on-site and maintain resilience when dealing with workshop personnel and contractors

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update equipment repair tracking data using Excel
• Inspect workshop tracking to assess repair requests and engage external contractors
• Manage contractor engagements, generate work orders, and process invoices
• Collaborate with the Operations Coordinator on facilities and cleaning audits
• Serve as a liaison between administrative staff, trades personnel, and external stakeholders

Skills

Facilities experience

Work order management

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

On-site safety PPE

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a State Government department as an AO3 Operations Officer based on-site in a dynamic operational environment. Working standard day shifts, this full-time contract offers 6 to 8 months of stable work with an immediate start. Serving as the crucial operational bridge between administrative systems and hands-on workshop environments, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating machinery repairs, contractor engagements and facilities audits to keep facilities running safely and efficiently.

Your new role

Your duties will be tasks including but not limited to...

• Maintain and update equipment repair tracking data using computer systems and Microsoft Excel

• Inspect workshop tracking directly to assess repair requests for machinery and engage appropriate external contractors

• Manage contractor engagements, generate work orders, and process incoming invoices

• Collaborate closely with the Operations Coordinator to undertake regular facilities and cleaning audits

• Serve as an active, proactive link between administrative staff, trade personnel, and external stakeholders

What will you need to be successful in this role

• Demonstrated facilities experience, work order management skills, and basic invoice processing knowledge

• Proficiency with computer systems, particularly strong foundational skills in Microsoft Excel

• Solid understanding of trades, blue-collar operations, and workshop machinery environments

• Ownership of personal protective equipment (PPE), specifically steel-capped boots

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

• Strong confidence to ask questions on-site and maintain resilience when dealing with workshop personnel and contractors

What You'll Receive

• Competitive pay rate of $51.12/hr + superannuation

• Convenient on-site location providing direct, hands-on facility administration (no WFH)

• Immediate commencement timeline

• Exposure to state government operations, expanding your skills in contractor management, site auditing, and trade logistics

Note: Unfortunately, due to a high volume of interest in these roles, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.

experience
2 years