Administration Assistant

The Opportunity

Lit Consulting has an opportunity for a motivated and reliable person to join the Canberra team as Administration Assistant on an ongoing, part-time basis (20 hours per week).

We are a specialist consultancy, offering fire safety engineering services to the ACT and NSW. Our expertise extends across both public and private sectors within the built environment.

Under direction of the Operations and Account Managers, you will assist in the efficient functioning of the Canberra office through undertaking a range of financial, administrative and clerical tasks. These include:

Maintaining office functionality and presentation including ensuring sufficient office supplies and equipment and liaising with contractors when required.

Assisting in accounts receivable by preparing and issuing invoices and tracking payments.

Assisting with data management using Total Synergy project management software and Microsoft Excel to enter data and prepare reports.

Assisting in Work Health, Safety and Environmental (WHSE) reporting, communications, risk assessments and incident management where required.

Administrative or corporate experience is preferred but not essential. Australian work rights are required for this position.

Who we are looking for

Someone who has:

A proactive and positive attitude with a focus on client service and responsiveness.

Organisational and time management skills.

Good communication skills – on the phone, in emails, and in person.

Ability to work in a team and take direction.

Pride in their work and is responsible and ethical.

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and the ability and willingness to learn to use other cloud-based platforms.

Why work for us?

We are a dynamic and supporting team who work hard and have fun while doing it!

We value the opinions of everyone we work with, in all facets of our business, to understand challenges and harness new ideas. We believe in continuous education of our staff, our clients, fellow designers and regulatory authorities in industry best practice to deliver practical and cost-effective solutions without compromising on life safety.

We offer:

Real, on-the-job training, with support for continuous learning and professional development.

6 weeks annual leave (pro-rata).

Free parking at our convenient Deakin offices.

Location

This role is available in our Canberra office on a part-time basis.

If you fit this description and would like to apply for this role, then please send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected] by 9am, 29 October 2025.

If you have any questions before applying, please contact Kate Charlton on 0437 679 732.