Office Manager

Syenta; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Early-stage equity opportunities

12% superannuation contributions

Flexible leave policies

Professional growth in a fast-growing,

team events and gatherings in AU

Job summary

Syenta in Sydney is seeking an Office Manager to shape our new workplace and ensure smooth operations from day one. You will own workplace processes, HR support, onboarding, and culture-building efforts, reporting to the People Lead.

With autonomy to drive improvements, you will coordinate MSP activities, handle office supplies and subscriptions, and manage events, newsletters and town halls to foster a connected, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating onboarding for new joiners and HR processes.
• Experience working with MSPs and coordinating equipment/devices for new hires.
• Ability to manage office operations, suppliers and expenses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for internal updates and newsletters.

Responsibilities

• Oversee office and facility operations in a fast-growing startup.
• Coordinate supplies, access, and maintenance for the Sydney facility.
• Manage supplier relationships, invoices and expense tracking.
• Support onboarding from offer to day one and coordinate MSP hardware access.
• Lead internal communications, newsletters and town-hall logistics.

Skills

People-oriented

Proactive problem-solver

Hands-on

Adaptable

Job description

About Syenta

Syenta is pioneering a new era in semiconductor manufacturing with our groundbreaking Localized Electrochemical Manufacturing (LEM) technology. Our manufacturing products build cutting edge advanced packaging for the semiconductor industry by combining patterning and metallization into a single tool. We do that by achieving high-speed, high-resolution metallization at significantly lower costs and energy use, while minimizing emissions and waste.

Founded in Australia, our growing footprint in the US represents a key milestone in our journey. We are building a world-class team where seasoned engineers and ambitious emerging talent collaborate to solve some of the toughest challenges in semiconductor manufacturing.

About the role

An exciting opportunity awaits for an Office Manager to help shape Syenta’s next stage of growth as we transition into our new Sydney facility. You’ll play a key role in bringing the new workplace to life, establishing the systems and processes needed to ensure everything runs smoothly from day one.

Reporting to the People Lead, you’ll take ownership of workplace operations, support key HR processes and help foster a connected, high-performing culture where our people can thrive. With the autonomy to take initiative, solve problems and continuously improve how we work, you’ll help evolve the foundations for Syenta’s continued growth.

Responsibilities

Office & Facility Operations

• Create a workplace people love coming to: a well-run, welcoming space that's always ready to make a great impression on investors, customers and visitors.

• Coordinate office supplies, grocery ordering, restocking, stationery, coffee machine maintenance, plant care and general upkeep of shared spaces and meeting rooms.

• Partner with internal teams and external suppliers to coordinate logistical support throughout the facility transition and ongoing lab build-out, helping ensure deliveries, access and workplace requirements are coordinated as the facility develops.

• Troubleshoot office systems and coordinate with external providers to resolve facilities and connectivity issues.

• Manage workplace-related suppliers, subscriptions and operational expenses, including expense tracking, invoice processing and use of the company operations card.

Employee Experience & People Support

• Coordinate the new joiner experience from offer acceptance through to their first day, ensuring a seamless, welcoming and well-organised onboarding journey.

• Coordinate with our Managed Service Provider (MSP) to ensure new joiners have the equipment, devices and system access they need, and manage equipment replacements and related requests.

• Support the administration and coordination of HR processes in partnership with the People Lead, ensuring activities are completed accurately and on time.

• Bring the team together, from sport activities and birthdays to team dinners, offsites and end-of-year celebrations.

• Help shape company-wide presentations and newsletter.

Internal Communication

• Coordinate internal communications, including Slack updates, employee milestones, weekly newsletters and the preparation and logistics of Syenta Announcements and quarterly Town Halls.

What We're Looking For

We're not looking for a specific background or someone who has done every part of this role before. What matters most is how you work:

• A people-oriented team player. You genuinely enjoy bringing people together and creating a welcoming, connected workplace where employees feel supported and equipped to do their best work.

• A proactive problem-solver: You anticipate what needs to happen, take initiative and follow through without waiting to be asked. You enjoy bringing structure to a fast-moving environment and finding practical solutions when things don't go to plan.

• A doer. You're hands-on and low-ego and can juggle multiple priorities.

• Adaptable and eager to improve: You thrive in a growing startup where priorities evolve, enjoy building processes from the ground up and look for ways to make things simpler and more effective.

• Fast learner. You pick up new tools and processes quickly and figure things out when there's no playbook.

Bonus

• An appetite for automation: you enjoy finding ways to make repetitive work disappear, whether with no-code tools, AI or smarter processes.

Why Choose Syenta?

We’re passionate about building a diverse, people-first company. Our culture of collaboration and mutual respect fuels innovation capable of redefining an industry. At Syenta, you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, lead high-impact teams, and shape the future of semiconductor manufacturing.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary

• Early-stage equity opportunities

• 12% superannuation contributions

• Flexible leave policies and a strong work-life balance

• Professional growth in a high-impact, fast-growing deep-tech startup

• Team events and collaborative culture, including company-wide gatherings in Australia