Administration Assistant – Permanent Role | Flexible hours available | Based in Cairns
Your new company
We are partnering with a well-established professional services firm to recruit an Administration Assistant to join their friendly and supportive team. This is a permanent opportunity offering stability, flexibility, and genuine long-term career potential.
Your new role
This is a versatile, entry‑level position supporting a professional team. You will be the first point of contact for clients and play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the office. Hours per week are flexible depending on individual circumstances. However, full-time availability is preferred. This role is well suited to someone looking to start a long-term office career or returning to work seeking part-time or flexibility around hours, or anyone looking for a new challenge in a stable environment. Key Responsibilities
1. Welcoming clients and managing front‑of‑house duties
2. Answering and directing phone calls professionally
3. Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
4. Booking appointments and maintaining calendars
5. Data entry and assisting with client documentation
6. Filing and general office administration
7. Ad hoc administrative support to the wider team
What you’ll need to succeed
8. Friendly, professional, and confident communicator
9. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
10. Proactive with a positive, willing‑to‑learn attitude
11. Basic computer skills (training provided on internal systems)
12. Previous administration experience is advantageous but not essential.
What you'll need to succeed
13. Friendly, professional, and confident communicator
14. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
15. Proactive with a positive, willing‑to‑learn attitude
16. Basic computer skills (training provided on internal systems)
17. Previous administration experience is advantageous but not essential.
What you'll get in return
* Salary package + super
* Flexible working arrangements
* Full training and ongoing support
* Stable, professional and welcoming workplace
* Permanent position with long-term career opportunity
If you’re looking for a role where you can develop valuable office skills in a supportive team environment, we encourage you to apply.
What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role or for more information, please contact Grace Dunn at Hays on 07 4049 2*** or email **********@hays.com.au If this job isn't quite right for you, though you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion and visit our website www.hays.com.au to review our current list of available positions.
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