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Administration assistant - cairns

Cairns
Jj'S Waste & Recycling
Posted: 3 May
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Full-time Permanent Position | Monday to Friday | Great Team Environment | Cairns
Essential Services | Stable Industry | Australian Company | Onsite Parking
National family-owned and operated business with over 90 years of experience
Everybody knows a JJ's Truck when they see one... our iconic green and gold fleet head out rain or shine for collections in your area.
But did you know we have 23 divisions, 135 sites nationally, employ nearly 3000 people, and operate a fleet of over 2300?
We do more than collect the bin from your street; we also convert waste into clean energy, divert food waste from landfill and convert it to compost, manufacture customised waste management equipment, handle asbestos removal, refine and recycle oil, manage and maintain our fleet in-house, and have our own bespoke technology systems.
Our teams include Drivers/Operators, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics, Customer Service, Operations, Finance, IT/Digital, Environment, Engineering, Industrial Chemists, Safety, Administration, and more.
With so many opportunities, what is your career path?
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Administration Assistant.
This role is vital in ensuring smooth administrative operations, supporting compliance, licensing, and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced environment.
It requires strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in a structured yet dynamic setting.
JJ's is an essential services industry, offering stability to employees and reliability to our customers.
This is a permanent, full-time position (Monday to Friday).
Key Responsibilities

Answer inbound queries from multiple Councils
Plan and schedule work to meet KPI requirements
Liaise with drivers and operations teams on daily issues
Investigate and resolve queries related to disputed services
Work across multiple IT platforms, including internal and external databases
Assist with daily administrative and operational duties
Provide excellent customer service via phone and email
Key run-sheets, process service requests, and perform ad hoc administrative tasks

About You

Previous experience in a fast-paced administrative role supporting a busy team
Exceptional communication skills and strong attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Experience in professional or corporate environments is highly regarded
Exposure to health, safety, environmental, and training management systems is advantageous
Ability to confidently interact with senior stakeholders and manage priorities

Benefits
We offer a variety of work options, competitive remuneration, and benefits including:

Local depot in Cairns
On-site parking
Full-time, permanent role
Attractive salary
Career development opportunities
Ongoing training
Health and Fitness Program - Fitness Passport
Salary sacrificing and novated leasing
Retail discounts, including groceries and fuel
Car servicing, parts, accessories, and new car discounts
Stability of a national, family-owned business with over 90 years of experience

Next Steps
If interested, APPLY NOW.
The recruitment process may include a phone interview, face-to-face interview, skills assessment, pre-employment medical, and team introduction.
For more information or to view other vacancies, visit:
About the Company
Established in 1932, JJ's Waste & Recycling is Australia's largest family-owned waste management company.
From humble beginnings, our team has grown across Australia, NZ, and the US, with a passion for effective waste management.
We value our people, safety, and the environment, fostering an innovative, collaborative, and high-performance culture that celebrates every employee's contribution.
No agencies, please.
Unsolicited communication will result in forfeiture of any engagement or partnership.
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