Pickles Live Operator

Pickles Auctions; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Five extra leave days

Annual bonus

Cash vouchers

Study assistance

Paid parental leave

Refer-a-friend bonus

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pickles Auctions in Belmore (NSW) is seeking an experienced Administrator to join a high-performing team in a casual role with 6–12 hours per week. The position involves data entry of bids, quick communication with the auctioneer during live auctions, and broader admin duties.

Ideal candidates will have a professional phone manner, strong attention to detail, and well-developed verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prioritize deadlines in a busy auction environment.

Qualifications

• Positive, professional and engaging phone manner.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Typing speed of 70-80 words per minute.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven interpersonal & client relationship skills.
• Efficient, organised and able to prioritise competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of auction bids into Live Online Auctions system.
• Relaying information to an auctioneer by phone during Auctions, with a clear confident speaking voice.
• Auctions are held in real time, requiring high attention to detail, accuracy and quick thinking.
• General administrative duties associated with the auction process.
• Liaising with relevant employees at our branches regarding auction bidding.
• Flexibility in a casual role, with view to be trained in other administrative duties as required.

Skills

Phone manners

Attention to detail

Typing speed 70-80 wpm

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization & prioritization

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Administrator to join our high-performing team! This is your chance to step into a secure, casual role based in Belmore (2192), working across Monday-Friday with approximately 2-3 shifts per week (working around 6 to 12 hours per week). Availability across Tuesday-Thursday is highly regarded as these are the busier days of the department.In this role you will be responsible for:

• Data entry of auction bids into our Live Online Auctions system
• Relaying information to an auctioneer by phone in a timely manner during Auctions, clear confident speaking voice
• Auctions are held in real time so a high level of attention to detail, accuracy and quick thinking are a must
• General administrative duties associated with the auction process
• Liaising effectively with relevant employees at our branches regarding auction bidding
• Flexibility in a casual role, with view to be trained in other administrative duties as required

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will need to have the following skills and experience:

• A positive, professional and engaging phone manner
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Reasonably fast typing skills (70 - 80 words per minute)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proven interpersonal & client relationship skills
• Efficient, organised and able to prioritise competing deadlines

WHY WORK FOR PICKLES

Since 1964, Pickles has powered trusted marketplaces that bring people together, delivering value for our customers whilst remaining authentic. We are the Australian leaders in asset remarketing across industrial, motor vehicles, salvage, mining, oil & gas, agriculture industries and employ a broad team of specialists to make this happen.

Pickles offers a variety of employee benefits and programs that make being part of our team truly rewarding:

• Up to five extra days of leave each year and ability to earn an annual bonus after a qualifying period
• Cash vouchers and formal recognition awards
• Study assistance to support relevant courses or qualifications with robust career pathways available
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
• Bonus for referring talented people who join and succeed at Pickles
• Access to the employee assistance program for you and your family

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and those from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted. Reference and criminal history checks apply.

Internal applicants must have completed 6 months' probation.

Applying for a hybrid role?

Pickles will supply a laptop and docking station, as well as role-specific equipment like a mobile phone or special headset if it's required. The candidate is responsible for all other elements their hybrid working environment, including but not limited to reliable internet connection, dedicated workspace that is safe and free from distractions, as well as providing necessary furniture and equipment such as a desk, chair, screens, keyboard, mouse, and any other peripherals required to perform their role effectively.