About The Role:

We're seeking a proactive and adaptable Administration Assistant to join our team. This role offers significant growth potential for someone who is willing to learn and develop their skills across various business functions. Like all outstanding support staff, you will be agile and work on both the challenging and everyday tasks with the same level of enthusiasm, energy and results orientation.

We offer some flexibility, with a minimum commitment of four workdays. This position can be adapted to accommodate university students or individuals seeking to advance into an accounts officer role.

The Company
AKM Earth (trading as RAW Skips) is a small privately owned recycling and resource recovery company specialising in the building and construction sector in South-East Queensland. We reduce waste by recycling, reusing and diverting as much as we can from landfill.

We have a strong team of loyal, friendly employees with a unique company culture. We are a partly female-indigenous owned company. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all walks of life, backgrounds and experiences. We believe that every person has unique talents and contributions to make, and we strive to create a workplace culture that allows everyone to reach their full potential.

At AKM Earth we believe that diversity is a strength and that a diverse workforce is essential to our success as a company.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing day-to-day office operations including reception duties

Basic bookkeeping and accounts processing (training provided)

Coordinating office supplies, PPE, and inventory management

Processing delivery dockets and preparing invoices

Assisting with document control and filing systems

Supporting various departments with administrative tasks as needed

Helping maintain workplace health and safety documentation

What We're Looking For:

Practical problem-solving ability and good common sense

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Willingness to handle both basic tasks and complex responsibilities

Ability to know when to make decisions independently and when to seek guidance

Good communication skills for interacting with team members and customers

Proficiency in Microsoft Office & MYOB preferred but not essential

Team player mentality with a willingness to learn and grow

Experience & Qualifications:

Formal qualifications are not required. We value practical experience and a positive attitude over formal education. The right candidate will demonstrate good judgment and a willingness to learn various aspects of the business.

Location:

Our office is in Pinkenba. Look it up before you apply so you don’t spend your life commuting. Unfortunately, there is no public transport available - so only apply for the job if this location suits you.

What We Offer:

Full training and ongoing support

Opportunity to learn multiple aspects of the business

Supportive team environment

Career growth potential

We are able to provide some flexibility in work hours