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Specialised Services in Edwardstown, Adelaide SA, is seeking an experienced Office Manager to lead our administration team and own our systems and processes across operations.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee client enquiries, job creation through to completion and invoicing, maintain document control, and support ISO 9001/14001/45001. This senior role offers genuine autonomy and the chance to shape administration across a regulated, fast-moving business.
Specialised Services
Edwardstown, Adelaide SA
Full Time | Permanent
$100,000 – $120,000 + superannuation, commensurate with experience and capability
Specialised Services is seeking an experienced Office Managerto lead our administration team and take ownership of the systems, processes and administration that support our operations.
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will work closely with our Project Managers, management team and field operations to ensure jobs are professionally administered from initial customer enquiry through to completion, close-out and invoicing.
This is a hands-on management role with genuine responsibility and autonomy.
Specialised Services is an established South Australian contracting business operating across specialised and highly regulated environments.
Our services include asbestos and hazardous materials removal, demolition and strip-outs, environmental and contaminated-material services, remediation, bulkhaulageand other specialised contracting works.
We work across commercial, government, insurance, construction and residential sectors and operate under certified ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
You will lead our administration function and ensure it effectively supports the operational side of the business.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and developing our administration team
Managing workloads, priorities and day-to-day administration
Overseeing job administration from customer enquiry and job creation through to completion, close-out and invoicing
Ensuring customer enquiries and communications are handled promptly and professionally
Working closely with the Operations Manager and Project Managers to support project delivery
Monitoring outstanding documentation, purchase orders, variations, reports, approvals and customer requirements
Ensuring completed works are closed out and invoiced promptly
Maintaining accurate document control and business records
Supporting our ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
Assisting with audits, registers, procedures and compliance requirements
Monitoring licences, insurances, training records and other business compliance requirements
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee administration
Reviewing and improving administrative systems and processes
Working across customer, contractor and insurance portals, including client procurement systems such as SAP
Assisting with general business administration, suppliers, fleet, assets and IT systems as required
We are looking for an experienced administration leader who is organised, proactive and comfortable working in a busy operational environment.
You will ideally have:
Experience managing an administration or business-support team
Strong organisational and people-management skills
A high level of attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong document-control and record-management skills
Strong proficiency with Microsoft 365, Outlook and OneDrive
Confidence working across customer portals, insurance portals, procurement systems and other online platforms
The ability to learn new systems quickly
Confidence dealing with customers, employees, suppliers and management
A practical, solutions-focused approach and the ability to take ownership of your area
Experience within construction, contracting, trades, insurance, environmental services, hazardous materials, facilities management or another regulated industrywill be highly regarded.
Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001, SAP, insurance portals or similar systems would also be advantageous.
This is a senior administration role within an established and growing South Australian business.
You will have genuine responsibility, visibility across the organisation and the opportunity to influence how the business operates.
We offer:
$100,000 – $120,000 + superannuation, commensurate with experience and capability
Genuine autonomy and responsibility
Direct involvement with the Operations Manager and senior management
The opportunity to lead and develop our administration team
Exposure across operations, compliance and business improvement