Office Manager

Hudson AU; Canberra; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson AU is seeking an experienced Office Manager for a short-term assignment based at Canberra Airport. This 5-week role focuses on day-to-day office support while also assisting with preparations for new office locations.

Hours are Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, starting around 7:30am with some flexibility. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive and capable of owning the office environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an Office Manager, Office Coordinator, Facilities Coordinator or Senior Administrator.
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with willingness to assist where required.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Availability to commence Monday 14 September and commit to the full 5-week assignment.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day coordination and smooth running of the office.
• Assist with preparations and administrative requirements for new office locations.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the wider team.
• Manage front-of-house requirements and incoming calls as needed.
• Coordinate mail, deliveries and general office requirements.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, suppliers and service providers.
• Support the Facilities Manager with ad hoc operational tasks.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day office matters as they arise.

Skills

Organisation skills

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Office Manager to step into a short-term temporary assignment with a professional organisation based at Canberra Airport.

• Start date: Monday 14 September
• Duration: 5 Week Temporary Assignment
• Canberra Airpor location
• Hours:Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day
• Start time:Ideally 7:30am, with some flexibility available

About the Role

This role is a 5-week assignmentproviding day-to-day office support while also assisting the wider team with preparations for upcoming new office locations.This is a varied, hands‑on position suited to someone who is highly organised, adaptable and comfortable taking ownership of an office environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the day-to-day coordination and smooth running of the office
• Assisting with preparations and administrative requirements for new office locations
• Providing general administrative and operational support to the wider team
• Managing front‑of‑house requirements and incoming calls where required
• Coordinating mail, deliveries and general office requirements
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, suppliers and service providers
• Supporting the Facilities Manager with ad hoc operational tasks
• Troubleshooting day-to-day office matters as they arise

About You

We are looking for someone who can step in quickly and confidently with minimal supervision. You will ideally have:

• Previous experience as an Office Manager, Office Coordinator, Facilities Coordinator or Senior Administrator
• Strong organisation and prioritisation skills
• A proactive, hands‑on approach and willingness to assist wherever required
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Availability to commence Monday 14 September and commit to the full 5-week assignment

If you're an experienced Office Manager or senior administration professional looking for your next short-term assignment and are available immediately, we'd love to hear from you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Hudson

Hudson is committed to helping you find a workplace where you feel respected, supported, and free to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences—because when different voices come together, amazing things happen

Casual Loading

Please note for all Australian based contract and temporary roles only, the pay rate is inclusiveofmandatory 25% casual loading. This excludes permanent and fixed term roles.

Due to current Victorian labour hire licence restrictions, Hudson is not advertising, offering or accepting applications for contract, temporary or labour hire roles that are based in Victoria or otherwise connected to Victoria. This includes contract, temporary or labour hire roles where the candidate resides in Victoria, even if the role is based in another state. These restrictions do not apply to permanent or fixed term employment opportunities.