Trade Front Office Administrator – Reception & Scheduling

Oakwood Sheet Metal Works; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakwood Sheet Metal Works in Bundaberg East, QLD, seeks a full-time Front Office Administrator with a trade background preference. You will manage calls, emails and visitors, prepare quotes and invoices, and coordinate job scheduling in a hands-on office setting within a trade environment.

Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office, display strong organisational and communication skills, and handle multiple tasks with accuracy. Trade industry experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Professional telephone manner and reception experience.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in administrative work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in a trade or construction environment (desirable).
• Familiarity with invoicing, quoting or estimating systems (preferred).
• Reliability and punctuality.

Responsibilities

• Managing incoming calls, emails and enquiries, directing them to the appropriate team members.
• Providing reception duties and welcoming visitors to the office.
• Preparing quotations, invoices and purchase orders using company systems.
• Liaising with clients and suppliers to coordinate project information and scheduling.
• Scheduling and coordinating jobs for staff.
• Assisting with general office administration and special projects as needed.

Skills

Organisational & time management

Communication skills

Reception experience

Independent and team work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Invoicing/quoting systems

Job description

Oakwood Sheet Metal Works in Bundaberg East, QLD, seeks a full-time Front Office Administrator with a trade background preference. You will manage calls, emails and visitors, prepare quotes and invoices, and coordinate job scheduling in a hands-on office setting within a trade environment.

Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office, display strong organisational and communication skills, and handle multiple tasks with accuracy. Trade industry experience is highly valued.