Junior Administration Assistant - Wodonga

JJ's Waste & Recycling; City of Wodonga; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health funds

Novated leasing options

Car-related discounts

Banking partnerships

Job summary

JJ's Waste & Recycling is seeking a proactive Junior Administration Assistant in Wodonga to support depot operations and deliver exceptional customer service. You will help keep day-to-day activities running smoothly, manage inquiries, and contribute to a collaborative team in a stable, essential services business.

The role offers full-time hours, training, and opportunities to learn and grow within a long-standing Australian-owned company.

Qualifications

• Previous admin or reception experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact and handle inquiries professionally.
• Provide general administrative support to the depot and team.
• Manage incoming/outgoing correspondence and escalate where needed.
• Collaborate with Operations, Sales and Management to support outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Junior Administration Assistant - Wodonga

National family-owned and operated business with over 90 years of experience

Great Team Culture | Learn & Grow | Full Training Provided | Stable & Secure Role

Join our team as a Junior Administration Assistant and help deliver exceptional customer service while supporting the day-to-day success of our depot.

Why Join Us?

At JJ's Waste & Recycling, you'll join an Australian-owned company that's been keeping communities clean and running for generations. Our trucks are a familiar sight across the country, delivering an essential service people rely on every day.

When you join our team, you’ll benefit from:

Job security with Australia’s largest family-owned waste management company.

A stable role in an essential services industry.

Ongoing learning, career development, and opportunities for growth.

A supportive workplace with a collaborative and experienced team.

Professional, clean and well-maintained offices that provide a welcoming and well-equipped working environment.

The opportunity to work for a company that values its people and recognises your contribution.

Ready to learn more about life as an Administrator at JJs? Find out more in our video below.

About the Role

We're looking for an organised, proactive Junior Administration Assistant who enjoys variety and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly. You'll be a key member of our team, providing administrative support, delivering outstanding customer service, and helping ensure the day-to-day operations of the depot run efficiently.

This is a role for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is confident managing competing priorities. You'll be trusted to manage your workload, contribute ideas for improving processes, and build strong relationships with customers and colleagues alike. In return, you'll join a supportive team where initiative is valued, achievements are recognised, and there are genuine opportunities to develop your skills and grow your career.

Pay: $55k + Super

Hours: 9am-5pm

Days of Work: Monday to Friday | Full Time

What You’ll Do

As the first point of contact for our customers, you'll play an important role in creating a positive customer experience while providing administrative support that helps keep our depot operating efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

Delivering exceptional customer service by responding to telephone calls, emails, and other enquiries professionally and promptly.

Providing day-to-day general administrative and office support to the depot and wider team.

Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence, ensuring enquiries are actioned promptly and escalated where required.

Working collaboratively with Operations, Sales and Management teams to support business outcomes.

Contributing to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline administrative processes.

Undertaking other general administrative duties and ad hoc tasks as required.

What You’ll Bring

Previous experience in an administration, customer service, office support, or similar role.

A positive can-do attitude and strong work ethic willing to jump in wherever needed, while maintaining exceptional customer service.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage professionally with customers and a range of internal and external stakeholders.

A calm, solutions-focused approach when working under pressure

Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage, prioritise and multitask effectively while meeting deadlines and maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and administrative systems, with the ability and willingness to learn new tools and processes.

Excellent organisational and time management skills, with flexibility to manage tasks and changing priorities.

A team-first mindset while also being able to work independently and take ownership of your responsibilities.

What You’ll Need

What We Offer

We appreciate there is more to life than work, and so we provide a variety of work options to ensure the job gets done; along with competitive remuneration and a range of benefits, regardless of your role or location including:

The security of an essential services industry

Career development and growth opportunities

Health funds and car related discounts

Novated leasing options

Banking partnerships - including financial, budgeting, and mortgage advice

Life at JJs

JJ’s Waste & Recyclingis Australia’s largest family-owned and operated waste management company. From our beginnings as a small family business, we’ve grown into a global operation servicing Australia, New Zealand and the United States.

But JJ’s is more than bin collection - we are one company with 17 divisions, employing more than 2,700 people and together we exist to continuously improve waste management and the impact that waste has on the community and environment. To find out more about JJ’s, visit our website.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're looking for a stable job with a company that values its people, we'd love to hear from you.