About the Company

MEC NT is a dynamic and diverse company delivering high-quality electrical services across the Northern Territory. Our skilled team works across a wide range of sectors including Construction, Civil, Solar, Defence and Mining.

Our projects range from refurbishments, subdivisions, and street lighting to generator, solar, and HV/LV installations in Darwin, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Groote Eylandt, and remote communities in between.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Administration Manager to cover a period of maternity leave, with the potential to be ongoing for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities:

Manage, supervise and oversee the day-to-day running of the administration team

Allocate and coordinate responsibilities

Develop, update and implement systems, policies & procedures to streamline processes and improve efficiency

Be the point of contact between Admin & Management teams

Monitor and delegate the group email inbox

Ensure relevant deadlines are being met

Facilitate administration meetings

Conduct performance reviews and ongoing monitoring of staff performance

Provide guidance and training, where necessary

Administrative support to assist with shortfalls and help cover periods of leave

Planning of office and social events

Provide guidance and support relating to HR matters

Oversee recruitment and onboarding/offboarding

Assist with OH&S management

Work in consultation with the Finance Manager

Essential Experience:

Proven experience in an Administration Manager or senior level admin role and/or Tertiary qualification in Business Administration

Experience in the trades/construction industry

HR experience and/or Certificate IV in Human Resources advantageous

High level organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and tasks

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Be approachable, understanding and fair

Have well developed administration skills with meticulous attention to detail

Have a professional approach when dealing with sensitive and confidential information

Be able to successfully manage and coordinate a strong team

Proficiency in Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Experience with Project Management software (i.e. SimPRO)

Experience with Xero or similar Accounting software

What we're offering:

Support and lead a proactive, friendly and successful team of 5-10 administrative staff

Full time employment

Generous rates/salary, based on experience

Training, development and career progression opportunities

Company social events, team BBQs, and a strong sense of community