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Administration Assistant - Cairns


Company : JJ's Waste & Recycling


Location : Cairns, Australia


Created : 2025-05-03


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Attractive Remuneration Package - Work With Us! Love Boating / Camping / Fishing...? Want more time with your family? Time for golf? We will work with you to ensure your Work/Life Balance! 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 JJs 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. JJs 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: www.jjswaste.com.au/careers About the Company Established in 1932, JJs Waste & Recycling is Australias 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 employees contribution. No agencies, please. Unsolicited communication will result in forfeiture of any engagement or partnership. #J-18808-Ljbffr