McVeigh

We are one of Queensland’s longest-running consulting engineering and architectural firms, with an exceptional reputation in the market, working on major projects across the country with some of Australia’s most highly regarded property development and construction firms.

We take immense pride in designing, creating, and improving the spaces where people live, work and play. That is what matters to us and is core to what we do, every day.

With decades of experience, we are well known for our exceptional work in the industrial, education, commercial, health, aged care, and residential space with our work visible throughout Southeast Queensland and beyond.

Partnership is central to the way we work. We develop solid and lasting relationships with our clients, ensuring we work with the best people to deliver work we can be proud of – every time. We are a values-driven organisation and have been for over 35 years.

People who work for us to do so for many years as we provide more than a role; we provide our staff with long-term careers within an exemplary culture that they can be a part of and be proud of and within which they can continue to develop and grow.

The Role

Working directly with the Executive Chairman this role will provide Executive Assistant and Financial Assistant Support services to the business in an accurate, timely, and organised manner. The person in this role will provide diary & travel management, attend to correspondence and reports, help manage client communications and provide data entry services for invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, staff expenses and basic account reconciliations. Full financial reporting and management will be provided by others.

Experience in project-based industries is desirable with an understanding of working with clients and their projects is desirable.

You will be proficient in the use of the Microsoft office suite and ideally also have experience in CRM systems and Xero.

The role is full time based in our office in Newstead, not far from Gasworks and James St. Parking is available on site.

Ideally, you will have the following:

Tertiary qualifications in business or commerce, TAFE or University based.

Solid and well-rounded business knowledge and numerical skills

Thorough knowledge of how to use the Microsoft Office Suite and a working knowledge of Xero & CRM systems

Ability to liaise with clients and suppliers

Ability to effectively manage internal and external stakeholder relations;

An understanding or ability to gain an understanding of varying client financial and administrative portals;

Experience working in a project-based business;

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to meet deadlines and get the job done;

Have a pro-active attitude and independently solve problems; and

Sense of team – a desire to become part of a successful team

Want to apply?

Skills and experience are important, but so is a fit between the individual, our business, and most importantly, our values.

To accompany your CV, please submit a written response detailing three achievements in your career which directly address the attributes we are looking for in this role.