About JOHNEX JOHNEX explosives is a 100% Australian owned manufacturer and distributor of innovative explosives, supporting industries across Australia with products and services built on precision, safety and reliability. With manufacturing facilities and distribution networks across the country, our Operations team plays a critical role in delivering technical excellence and dependable support to field operations. About the Role We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Operations Administration Officer to provide critical administrative, executive and operational support to our Operations and Maintenance division. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant, Administrative Assistant or Operations Coordinator who enjoys variety, takes ownership, and thrives in a fast-paced operational environment. Reporting to the Operations and Maintenance Managers, you will help keep our field operations and maintenance teams organised, mobile and well supported. Your work will directly contribute to site performance, logistics efficiency and operational continuity across Australia. Key Responsibilities Provide executive support to the Operations Manager, including calendar coordination, travel arrangements, meeting minutes and presentation preparation. Raise and manage purchase orders within authority limits. Support monthly stocktakes, reconciliations and accurate recordkeeping. Coordinate internal transfers of goods between JOHNEX explosives sites. Coordinate delivery of goods to remote sites across Australia, including freight, supplier and urgent operational requirements. Support client site onboarding and mobilisation requirements. Maintain asset registers and track equipment location, condition, repairs and replacements. Ensure vehicle licensing is current and support warranty claims where required. Support maintenance planning, scheduling and coordination. Maintain the Field Operations organisation structure so employee, position and location information remains current. Prepare operational and customer reports on a monthly and quarterly basis. Assist with travel, rosters, accommodation logistics, employee expense claims and internal documentation. Oversee the administration of Company housing across Western Australia and New South Wales. You'll Bring Previous experience in an administrative support, executive assistant, operations assistant or coordinator role. Exposure to purchasing and inventory systems, ideally MYOB Greentree or a similar ERP platform. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint. Excellent attention to detail, communication and follow-through. The ability to coordinate competing priorities, meet deadlines and stay organised under pressure. A practical, flexible approach and confidence working in a dynamic, changing operational environment. A proactive mindset, with the ability to anticipate needs, solve problems and keep teams moving. Why Join JOHNEX? At JOHNEX, you will be part of a hands-on operational team where your organisation, initiative and practical thinking make a visible difference every day. You will work closely with experienced managers, support teams across Australia, and play an important role in keeping our operations running safely, efficiently and reliably. We offer a supportive environment, genuine variety, exposure to a growing Australian business, and opportunities to develop your operational and executive support capability. Apply Now If you are an organised, detail-driven professional who enjoys supporting busy leaders and coordinating moving parts across operations, logistics and administration, we would like to hear from you. Apply today and help support the continued success of JOHNEX explosives’ Operations and Maintenance team.
