Team Assistant - Manufacturing & Reception

Change people’s lives and we love what you do! Cochlear develops world-leading medical devices that help people hear. As a top 50 medical device company and the market-leader in implantable hearing devices, more people choose a Cochlear-branded cochlear implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives.
The opportunity
Cochlear is looking for a friendly and professional Team Assistant who could also take on reception responsibilities, this a permanent role working at our in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility based in Newstead.
In this unique role you will have the opportunity to be responsible for providing both reception and administrative support working collaboratively with the Manufacturing Team Assistant, Managers, Supervisors, Engineers, Team Leaders, Team-Members, and cross-functional teams.
Your responsibilities will include…
Secretarial and administrative support to VP Manufacturing and relevant on-site teams as required
Manage email correspondence and key communications as required
Calendar management and organization of key meetings and events
Supporting new Team Member onboarding and IT requirements
Upkeep of relevant communication & notice boards
General filling, archiving and record keeping
Updating and data checking the Kronos payroll system
Minute taking and distribution as required
Ensure there is adequate Team Assistant coverage & flexibility during absences across the global manufacturing network
Raise help desks as required and ensure that tasks are followed up and closed in a timely manner
Manage all signage and labelling on the shop floor in line with CMS 5S standards
Act as a point of contact for Team Members for all pay queries and issues and liaise with relevant departments to ensure prompt responses
About You:
Kronos or other payroll system experience will be highly favourable.
Experience with Oracle and SAP is advantageous.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Professional attitude and appearance
Flexible, reliable, and resourceful attitude.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Experience with MS Office programs.
Advanced computer literacy.
Experience planning and coordinating corporate events such as team building days and Christmas parties.
Developmental Value of the role:
As a Team Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work with people across the business. Cochlear will offer you the opportunity to continuously improve your skills in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives. Take the first step towards a career you can be proud of. Apply online today.
Cochlear Summary
Cochlear’s mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives. Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping people to Hear Now. And Always. Cochlear is the global market leader in implantable hearing solutions including cochlear implant systems (CI) and bone anchored hearing aids (Baha™). If you feel that you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role and take on new challenges to build your career with Cochlear, please start your application by clicking the apply button below.
At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense of belonging and enabling our people to realise their full potential. We offer flexible working arrangements, and we understand flexibility is not the same for everyone. We're open to a conversation about what flexibility means for you.
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