Temporary Administrator / Mat leave cover

Talent Acquisition Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Talent Acquisition Group seeks an experienced Administrator for maternity leave cover in Melbourne. The role is a casual position with standard hours and has responsibilities at the front desk, data entry, and reception tasks within a fast-paced logistics environment.

You will support day-to-day operations, interact with staff and visitors, and handle emails and calls while ensuring smooth induction processes for new hires.

Qualifications

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Front desk and reception experience.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong English reading, verbal, and written capabilities.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to respond effectively to changing priorities.
• A collaborative team player who also works well independently.

Responsibilities

• Front desk and reception duties.
• Data entry.
• Answering calls and responding to emails.
• Completing inductions with new employees.
• Interacting professionally with staff, visitors, and stakeholders in a face-to-face environment.

Skills

Excel

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

About the client and role

Our client is a leading logistics and distribution centre seeking an experienced Administrator to join their team on a maternity leave cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive individual to support the day-to-day operations of a busy and fast-paced environment.

Days: Monday-Friday

Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm

Start date: Est 23rd of November

Type: Casual

Key Responsibilites

• Comfortable interacting professionally with staff, visitors, and stakeholders in a face-to-face environment.
• Front desk and reception duties
• Data entry
• Answering calls and responding to emails
• Completing inductions with new employees

Qualifications & Experience

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Previous front desk and reception experience
• Strong administrative and office support skills, with experience at Level 3 or above.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong English reading, verbal, and written capabilities.
• A collaborative team player who also works well independently

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, ages, religions, abilities, gender identities and sexual orientations.

Further Information

Employment is subject to a criminal history check and pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.