Receptionist / Administrator (4 month contract)

Job details
Job type
Fixed term
Part-time
Contract
 
Location
St Leonards NSW 2065
 
Benefits
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Employee assistance program
 
Full job description
Receptionist / Administrator (4 month contract) - ( 250002DO )

Description

About the role:

This role is to provide professional administrative assistance and support to the business and external clients, maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and discretion, at all times.

Primary responsibility is front of house reception, switchboard, booking meeting rooms and pool cars, event catering, keeping areas tidy, onboarding new team members, team safety, ordering PPE, stationery and kitchen needs, regular reporting and ad hoc administration tasks.

Please note: This position is a fixed term, maternity leave contract through to December 2025. You will be required to work at our St Leonard's office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a short-term contract and on a working holiday visa.

Stantec is working on many iconic and exciting projects! If you like meeting and supporting people, being challenged with a varied and everchanging workload, have a can-do attitude and enjoy being part of a small team at the central hub of the office culture, we’d like to hear from you.

Day to day tasks would involve:

Reception and switchboard
Provide administrative support to the business
Assist with coordination of building maintenance, office equipment requirements
In conjunction with the Shared Services Team, assist in maintaining compliance with quality, safety and environment policies and processes including assisting with regular audits
Help coordinate office communications, client and staff events and meetings
Assist with the coordination of onboarding and exit checklists to ensure staffers are complying with Stantec procedures
Ad hoc administration duties
Support the Shared Services Team Lead to carry out relevant Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE) tasks as the Office Safety and Environment Coordinator (OSEC), taking reasonable precaution to provide and maintain a safe work environment and that safe systems of work are adhered to in all offices
Assist in ensuring staff have support, training, etc
Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality, Safety & Environment Systems and Project Quality Procedures.
Other duties as reasonably required
To be successful for this role you'll need:

Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated experience delivering excellent administration and office management services
Minimum 3 years experience in an administration role
Can-do attitude
Excellent organization and time management skills, including the ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new systems
Initiative and self-starting to identify proactive opportunities in the workplace
Strong attention to detail
Competent level of decision making i.e. able to identify, assess, evaluate and problem solve
Self-motivated and able to use initiative
What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements (within the office environment)
Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
Career growth opportunities
A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
Service Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Program
About us:

The Stantec community unites over 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

How to apply:

Please submit your most recent CV, outlining your relevant experience by following the apply button.

No Agency CV’s will be accepted.

Qualifications

Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-St. Leonards

Organization : BC-3072 Shared Services-AU Sydney NSW

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Part-time

Job Posting : Jul 8, 2025, 9:42:43 PM

Req ID: 250002DO

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, ****** orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

 
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