JFT Nurseries is a family run wholesale nursery business located in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. Our Administration team support our customers and nursery production teams to produce and deliver our beautiful, quality trees around Australia.
We are looking for a Receptionist / Administration Assistant who can hit the ground running in the nurseries’ busy lifting season. This role will suit someone who is confident in providing reception relief and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. It is essential that you work well in a team environment and can prioritise tasks, to best support our current administrative team.
Ideal for someone looking for a short-term seasonal role for the months of May – July with expected hours of between 30-38 per week. Casual, Nursery Award rate applicable. Potential for ongoing employment post-season dependent on business requirements.
Core Responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the Receptionist / Administration Assistant include but are not limited to:
* Assists administration team with office tasks including sales orders, invoicing, and responding to customer emails.
* Assists with reception duties, providing exceptional customer service in greeting customers, answering and directing phone calls.
* Assists in managing incoming sales enquiries – email and phone.
* General administrative duties include data entry, housekeeping, maintaining office supplies, preparing order documentation.
Knowledge/Qualifications
· 1 year + experience in a reception or administrative assistant role.
· Nursery knowledge beneficial.
Skills & attributes
* Strong written and oral communications skills.
* Experienced using Microsoft Office applications.
* Professional and friendly, in all communications.
* Capable with general administrative duties; filing, scanning, photocopying, data entry, diary management.
* Able to manage competing demands.
* Organised and completes tasks in a timely manner.
* Quick thinker, resolving issues on the spot.
* Passionate in providing a positive customer experience.
Benefits
* Working in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges
* Supportive and friendly team environment
* Learning and development opportunities
* Staff wellness initiatives
* Social Committee
About us
JFT Nurseries is one of the largest wholesale production nurseries in Australia. A family run business with over 35 years' experience in the industry, situated in the Silvan/Monbulk area. We are an open ground nursery growing quality Fruiting, Flowering and Ornamental trees and shrubs.
If this role sounds like a good fit for your experience and your interests, we'd love to hear from you!
Pay: $31.73 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 38.0 per week
Experience:
* Reception & Administration: 1 year (Required)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person