Team Administrator

dandolopartners; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consultancy in Melbourne is seeking a proactive Team Administrator to support directors and manage daily operations. The ideal candidate is an early-career administrator or recent graduate with strong organisational skills, a calm approach to problem-solving, and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include managing calendars, supporting onboarding, and coordinating logistics. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Supportive team culture

Meaningful work

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience in an admin or office role.
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage directors' calendars, travel, and inboxes.
• Coordinating regular and one-off tasks for directors.
• Provide administrative support for events and awards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Experience with Office 365

Education

Degree in business administration or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Scheduling platforms

Job description

About Us

dandolopartners is a leading management consultancy that works with government and policy organisations to solve complex public sector challenges. With over 20 years of experience, we provide strategy, policy, and evaluation advice across education, health, human services, justice, technology, and the creative industries. We are known for our fresh, independent thinking and our commitment to impact—taking on pro bono and low bono projects alongside our commercial work to drive meaningful change. We are diverse, energetic, and committed to growth—both as professionals and as people. We invest in learning, coaching, and career pathways while keeping things social, flexible, and fun.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive Team Administrator to support our directors, help manage daily operations, and play a key role in our collaborative team. Ideal for a highly organised administrator or recent graduate who enjoys balancing multiple priorities, supporting senior leaders, and helping teams run efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing

• Executive Support – 60%
  • Managing directors' calendars, travel, and inboxes
  • Coordinating a range of regular and one-off tasks for directors
  • Preparing professional correspondence
  • Providing administrative support for the annual Paragraph Fellowship Awards
• Office & Team Support – 30%
  • Managing reception, welcoming guests, and setting up meeting rooms
  • Organising events, interviews, and fieldwork logistics
  • Updating our CRM, maintaining the website, and formatting documents
  • Supporting onboarding for new team members
  • Liaising with clients, partners, and internal teams
  • Ensuring smooth daily running of our office and systems

What We're Looking For

• Early‑career administrator or recent graduate with 1‑3 years’ experience in an admin or office role
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• A calm, proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Confidence managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Office 365, CRM tools, or scheduling platforms
• A degree in business administration or a related field is a plus, but not essential

What You'll Get

• Hybrid work & flexible hours (Melbourne‑based)
• A supportive, fun, and social team culture (plus a daily coffee from our favourite local!)
• Meaningful work that shapes public policy
• Competitive salary ($ K inc super)

How to Apply

Click “Apply” to be sent to our recruitment platform. Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 17 August. For enquiries, please contact Peta Salter [e-mail].