Efficient administrative support for smooth operations within a busy communications team. Your new company Hays is partnering with a well‑regarded government agency to recruit an experienced and proactive Administration Officer to support their Communications function. While you’ll sit within a Communications team, this role is firmly administrative, providing operational support rather than delivering communications work. This is an excellent short‑term opportunity for someone who enjoys structured tasks, financial processing, and being a steady, reliable support to a busy team. Your new role Reporting to the Business Support Officer, you’ll play an important part in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations. Your responsibilities will include: Administrative support for events, such as preparing documentation, organising materials and assisting with logistics (note: no event coordination required) Budget administration, including tracking expenditure and supporting the team with routine financial tasks Processing invoices and raising purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely workflow completion Taking meeting notes, preparing agendas and supporting general team organisation Assisting with routine administration across the team as needed You’ll be joining a collaborative team where reliability, attention to detail and a helpful attitude are highly valued. What you'll need to succeed Demonstrated experience in an administrative support role Confidence handling financial and procurement processes (invoices, POs, budgets) Strong organisational and time‑management skills Sound written and verbal communication ability A proactive, team‑focused approach with strong attention to detail Unrestricted working rights in Australia What you'll get in return A competitive hourly rate The opportunity to contribute meaningfully in a supportive team Exposure to a government environment A short‑term role ideal for someone seeking immediate work and solid administrative experience What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. 2981639
