Administrative Clerk

Melbourne-based Activ8me started life over 15 years ago serving rural, regional and remote Australian communities with satellite broadband. We have since grown to become Australia's largest satellite internet provider, and an acknowledged expert in remote and rural communications technology.

Today, Activ8me offers the latest innovation in nbnTM satellite, fixed wireless, fibre, public Wi-Fi, ADSL and voice (VoIP) technology, to a customer base of over 40,000.

Activ8me provides commercially viable communication solutions to Government agencies and commercial entities, such as developing, installing and maintaining innovative community phones and public Wi-Fi across hundreds of remote Indigenous communities under the Australian Government's Remote Australia Strategies Programme. Activ8me Public Wi-Fi is now being applied to other commercial applications, such as connecting remote workforces, tourist destinations and agricultural businesses.

Job Summary

Our company is looking for a focused, industrious, and likable candidate to fill a vacant administrative clerk position. As an administrative clerk, you will perform a variety of clerical duties to help keep the office running smoothly. Our ideal candidate is an efficient, dynamic, and cooperative individual who can perform well while juggling multiple tasks with little to no direct supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Answer and direct telephone calls
• Communicate with customers, employees, and others to answer questions, address complaints, explain information, and take orders.
• Operate office machinery, including photocopiers, scanners, telephone and voicemail systems, and computers
• Maintain updated systems for filing, inventory, mailing, and databases
• Handle incoming and outgoing office correspondence
• Compile and maintain records of office activities and business transactions
• Type, format, proofread and edit documents from notes or dictation
• Prepare meeting agendas; attend meetings to take notes and write minutes
• Manage work schedules, calendars, and appointments
• Obtain information to respond to requests by reviewing files, documents, and records
• Take inventory and order materials, supplies, and services as needed
• Troubleshoot problems that arise with office equipment
• Perform basic bookkeeping and banking transactions, including the collection, counting, and disbursement of money
• Prepare and mail bills, invoices, checks, and contracts.
• Make travel arrangements for personnel
• Supervise and direct the work of lower-level clerks

Requirements And Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of computers, including accounting software, database software, document management software, and Microsoft Office
• Prior secretarial experience preferred, but not required
• Strong communication skills; ability to interact productively with supervisors, peers, and subordinates
• Superb organizational skills
• Excellent time management
• High school diploma or equivalent required

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.