Office Administration Trainee

FIELD Engineers Pty Ltd; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

FIELD Engineers Pty Ltd in Mackay invites applications from motivated school leavers or career entrants to join our office administration team. You’ll learn on the job while completing a Certificate III in Business.

Based at our Mackay office, you’ll provide friendly reception, handle documents, support finance and admin, and help keep the office running smoothly. You’ll gain practical skills and contribute to a professional, down-to-earth team.

Qualifications

• Recent school leaver or early career entrant seeking a path in office administration.
• Strong communication, reliability, resourcefulness and willingness to learn.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Hold a Class C Drivers Licence for occasional errands in a company vehicle.
• Willing to complete the Certificate III in Business traineeship.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and efficient reception service, answer calls, greet visitors, and handle general inquiries.
• Prepare and format documents and perform general typing.
• Assist with general administration and filing.
• Support administration and finance teams as needed.
• Assist with office supplies, meeting setups and day-to-day requirements.
• Maintain a professional presentation of the office.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Literacy & numeracy

Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook,-<

Education

Certificate III in Business

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Find your fit at FIELD Engineers
At FIELD Engineers, we don’t just offer jobs. We offer careers where you can grow, thrive and find purpose.

We’re a small consulting engineering firm with a big reputation and even bigger ambitions. Join our down-to-earth team and build your career in a workplace where your contribution matters.

Your opportunity at FIELD

Starting a career in office administration is about more than learning how to answer phones and complete routine tasks. It is about developing the confidence, judgement and practical skills needed to become a capable member of a professional office team.

Based in our Mackay office, you will learn on the job with guidance from our experienced administration and finance team while completing a Certificate III in Business. You will be involved in the everyday work that keeps our office and wider business running smoothly, with the opportunity to take on more as your skills and confidence develop.

You will find plenty of variety in this role. Here is a sample of what you will be doing:

• providing friendly and efficient reception service, including answering incoming calls, welcoming visitors and responding to general enquiries
• preparing and formatting documents and completing general typing
• assisting with general administration and filing
• supporting our administration and finance teams
• helping with office supplies, meeting arrangements and other day-to-day office requirements
• maintaining the professional presentation of our office.

What you’ll bring

This role will suit a recent school leaver or someone looking to start a career in office administration. Customer service or other casual work experience would be helpful, but attitude, reliability, resourcefulness and a willingness to learn will matter most.

To succeed, you will:

• be confident in your communication with our clients and FIELD team members
• take pride in the quality of your work and display strong attention to detail
• have a sound literacy and numeracy skills
• be comfortable using Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
• be able to multitask and organise your work
• hold a Class C Drivers Licence as you will be required to run errands in a company vehicle
• be committed to completing your traineeship qualification.

You will also need to be up for a challenge, willing to try new things and ready to become part of a busy professional team.

Why FIELD Engineers?

At FIELD, you’ll work in a practical, people focused business where your contribution genuinely matters. You’ll find:

• People who care – A supportive, down to earth team that values collaboration, respect and open communication.
• Trust and growth – Real ownership of your role, with the support and opportunity to develop your skills alongside experienced professionals.
• Challenge and pride – Meaningful work that keeps you engaged, stretches your capability, and gives you pride in what you deliver.
• Balance that’s right – Flexibility and realistic expectations that support a sustainable balance between work and life.

At FIELD Engineers, we celebrate diversity and recognise that varied perspectives drive innovation and creativity. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, as each unique contribution enriches our team.