Office Manager - Sydney

Lockton Companies; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Mentoring program

Private health insurance

Annual flu vaccination

Salary continuance insurance

Extra paid Summer and Winter Days

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Employee Assistance Program

Associate Resource Groups (Wellness, D

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Ignite,

Job summary

Lockton Companies in Sydney is seeking an Office Manager to be the heartbeat of our Head Office. You will lead front-of-house services, manage day-to-day operations, and coordinate internal events to foster a welcoming, professional environment.

Join a proactive team and own initiatives from space design to social calendar execution, with opportunities for growth and hands-on problem solving in a fast-paced corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills with confidence using AV equipment and troubleshooting tech when needed.
• Solid Microsoft Office and MS 365 experience for admin tasks and reporting.
• Attention to detail in spelling, grammar, and presentation across correspondence and docs.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors and handle calls ensuring professional, welcoming interactions.
• Oversee day-to-day office operations, housekeeping, equipment maintenance and supplies.
• Manage courier/mail, meeting rooms, AV setups and space organization.
• Provide administrative support to senior management and teams, including purchases and expense reconciliation.
• Plan and execute internal events, staff celebrations, and team-building activities.
• Own the office social calendar and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Tackle hands-on problems like deliveries, printer jams, and event setups.

Skills

Front of House

Office Operations

Facilities Management

Administration

Event Coordination

Culture Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft 365

AV equipment

Job description

Permanent Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Sydney CBD

Lead the charge in office operations, events, and culture

Join the world’s largest privately owned insurance broker

Are you a proactive, hands-on all-rounder who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you love being the go-to person who keeps everything running smoothly while creating a welcoming and professional atmosphere? Lockton is looking for an Office Manager to be the heartbeat of our Sydney Head Office.

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of our custom-designed office space, manage day-to-day operations, and lead our internal events and social calendar. You’ll be the first face people see when they walk through the door and the person who ensures everything behind the scenes runs like clockwork.

What You’ll Be Doing

Front of House Excellence: Greet visitors, answer calls, and ensure every interaction reflects Lockton’s professionalism and warmth.

Office Operations: Oversee the smooth running of the office, including housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and supply management.

Facilities Management: Handle courier/mail services, manage meeting rooms and AV setups, and ensure all spaces are tidy and functional.

Administrative Support: Assist senior management and teams with ad hoc tasks, purchasing, and expense reconciliation.

Event Coordination: Plan and execute internal events, celebrations, staff lunches, and team-building activities.

Culture Champion: Own the office social calendar and bring energy and creativity to our workplace culture.

Hands-On Problem Solver: Be ready to roll up your sleeves - whether it’s unpacking deliveries, fixing a jammed printer, or setting up for a team lunch.

About You

You’re organised, efficient, and thrive on juggling multiple priorities.

You have a professional, approachable manner and love creating a welcoming environment.

You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty and take initiative to get things done.

You’re confident working independently and enjoy being the go-to person in the office.

You bring creativity and enthusiasm to events and team engagement.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

Sharp attention to detail, especially when it comes to spelling, grammar, and presentation.

Solid IT skills, with confidence using AV equipment and troubleshooting tech when needed.

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with Microsoft 365 is a bonus.

A natural ability to build and maintain positive, professional relationships—whether with guests, colleagues, or external partners.

What We Offer

A genuine commitment to your growth, with training opportunities at every level and access to our 10-week mentoring program.

Discounted corporate private health insurance and a complimentary annual flu vaccination.

Salary Continuance Insurance to support you and your family in case of illness or injury.

Extra paid Summer and Winter Days to focus on your wellbeing.

Competitive salary packages, plus reward and recognition programs to celebrate your wins.

Paid parental leave and volunteer leave to support what matters most to you.

Opportunities to give back through community initiatives and volunteering.

Access to confidential coaching and counselling via our Employee Assistance Program.

The chance to get involved in initiatives led by our Associate Resource Groups - covering Wellness, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Ignite (professional development), and CSR.

About Lockton

Since our foundation in 1966, Lockton has grown to become the world’s largest privately owned insurance broker. As a privately-owned business with an entrepreneurial spirit, we trust associates to be the driver of decisions and influence what direction the business is heading. The Lockton company structure has produced a unique culture where we empower our Associates to take advantage of industry-first marketing technology and own their career path working with top-tier mentors and some of the best and brightest minds in the insurance industry. With a 98% client retention rate in Australia and leading expertise across insurance and risk management, we now have over 300 staff across the country.

We don’t sell insurance. Lockton is filled with risk and insurance advisors who act as consultants who play an active role in removing risk from organisations so they can drive profitability over the long-term and become more resilient, whether that’s through strategic intervention or purchasing insurance to transfer risk. To learn more about Lockton please visit: global.lockton.com.

Lockton is committed to equal opportunity employment. We value diverse perspectives and contributions from all our associates. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ages, religions, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQ+ people, individuals with disabilities, women, and those from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We continuously seek to enhance our recruitment process and appreciate your feedback. If you have any suggestions or ideas to make our recruitment process more accessible and user-friendly, please email *******@lockton.com.

We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies and will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited submissions.