Junior Receptionist

The Company
Northrop Consulting Engineers is an employee owned, multi-discipline consultancy that has been established for over 45 years. We have an open management structure that embodies a diverse, inclusive and flexible workforce for all our employees.

We currently employ over 450+ team members across Ten offices in NSW, ACT, QLD, and VIC. We are essentially a people business that grows by creating opportunities for our people to help build the business and their career. When you join Northrop, you join a company that will support you to excel both professionally and personally.

By joining Northrop you will be involved in building our technical capability to support the delivery of our Climate Action goals. Our 2030 Climate Action goal is that every Northrop project will be carbon neutral and climate resilient. Our people will need to develop knowledge and skills across the four focus areas of water, energy, materials, and habitat to achieve this goal.
The Role
Our Brisbane office is in search of a Business Support Assistant (Reception role), who will be motivated to support the Brisbane region.  This will be someone who has a dynamic and confident personality and who is keen to learn, grow and be a supportive member of our team. You will be joining a fast paced, busy team and will enjoy operating with an appropriate level of autonomy reporting to the Business Support Manager     

This position in our Brisbane office will be the first point of contact for our clients. You will work with other Business Support staff across other regions and with local staff members from Job Managers to Senior Management.  You will need to be able to respectfully deal with a diverse range of people both internally and externally. 

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Answering phones,
• Greeting clients,
• Accounts Receivable / banking,
• Accounts Payable,
• Credit card reconciliation,
• Set up of meetings and assisting with events,
• Stationery ordering,
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and professional reception area,
• Other administrative tasks that assist and support the region.

The Candidate
You will have access to many opportunities within Northrop and with our support we will help you to develop your career and make it happen. Applications are sought from candidates who meet the following attributes:

• Proficient computer skills with a good knowledge of Word and Excel,
• Positive personality, customer service orientation,
• Outstanding phone manner, excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Working as a team,
• Motivated and fast learner,
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise work and meet deadlines,
• Professional personal presentation,
• Strong accountability and reliability,
• Good time management skills,
• Initiative, willingness to go above and beyond and continue to learn,
• Ensure that all requirements and commitments are met in accordance with procedures,
• High attention to detail.

In return, you will have the opportunity to take the next step in your career and reach your full potential.

What does working at Northrop look like to you?
At Northrop we understand that the key to success is our people. Together we are creating a workplace that values an inclusive culture. We are proud of our family feel and collaborative working environment.

• We practice flexible working and are open to discussions about what that means for you – hybrid/wfh
• Benchmarked salary package with annual salary reviews
• Flexible working hours
• Annual leave loading
• Alternative public holiday leave in recognition of cultural diversities
• Paid parental leave (primary carer, maternity and partner leave)
• Salary income protection insurance
• Respectful, supportive and collaborative culture
• We Empower: Mentoring programs, internal and external training and monthly career development/one-on-ones

Applying
If you are ready to advance to the next stage of your career, please click the ‘Apply’ button to complete your application. To arrange a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity, please contact our Recruitment & Talent Specialist Lewis Crosbie [email protected]   Flexible Working | Industry Benchmarked Salary Package | Annual Salary Reviews, National Engineering Consultancy | Brisbane based, Rewarding and supportive working culture