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Job Title:         Executive Assistant

Hours:            Part-time (3 days a week)

Jack Atkinson Surveying is a family-owned and run business that provides high quality land surveying services throughout the Snowy Mountains & Southern NSW.

Located in the heart of the country town of Cooma, our boutique firm is seeking a highly skilled and enthusiastic Executive Assistant to support our Registered Surveyor in delivering exceptional results to our clients. With a strong focus on personal attention and tailored services, we’re looking for someone who is not only proficient in administrative tasks, but also has a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn and adapt when required.

As our Executive Assistant, you’ll provide administrative support to our registered surveyor, ensuring the smooth operation of our office and the successful delivery of projects. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and experienced team, providing administrative support to a busy  professional.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the Registered Surveyor, including managing their schedule, calendar, and correspondence.
• Coordinate and prepare presentations, reports, and other documents as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including client files, project records, and correspondence.
• Manage and maintain the survey office’s database and other software systems.
• Coordinate travel arrangements.
• Coordinate fleet management.
• Provide general administrative support to the survey team, including answering phones, responding to emails, and performing other administrative tasks as required.
• Liaise with consultants and stakeholders as required.
• Liaise with clients, and ensure professional and accurate communications are delivered.
• Assist with the preparation of tender documents, proposals, and other business development materials.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Requirements:

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Office Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar administrative role.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to take initiative and problem-solve.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• This role requires on-site work at our office location. Remote working or Working from Home is not available.

DESIRABLE:

• Experience working in construction, engineering, real estate, or law-related industry.
• Knowledge of land surveying principles and practices.

Most importantly, we’re looking for an individual with a strong work ethic and fit for our team culture, with a commitment to providing exceptional administrative services.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The position is based in our office located in Cooma, NSW, with occasional regional travel required for meetings and site visits. The company is driven by the defining values of family, integrity, growth, responsibility, teamwork, quality, and fun.

The company was founded in 2019 and has grown to a team of 7 professionals, JAS services southern NSW and has become specialised in land development establishing itself as the largest surveying company in the region. Family values lie at the heart of JAS, well-being and positive culture are at the core of all the company does.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary
• A dynamic and supportive work environment
• Working with a team of driven professionals
• Working with a company that genuinely cares about your future

to apply for this role:

Please submit:

• Your CV (curriculum vitae or resume) & 
• Your 1-page Expression of Interest letter

Email to HR Manager Marty Wood at marty@jasurveying.com.au

Roles

Trainee surveyors, graduate surveyors or senior surveyors.  
We’re looking for potential team leaders, individuals with leadership skills, who can work autonomously, are proactive and can confidently run a project from beginning to end. 

Workload

Fulltime, Part time & Casual roles available. 

Lifestyle

Based in the rural town of Cooma, our region is a terrific place to live and work, ideal for anyone looking for a tree-change. Enjoy the delights of the snow, the beach or the city all within a 90 min drive.  Explore the region by hiking and mountain biking in summer and make the most of the ski fields in winter. 

Alternatively, if you’re based somewhere in the Snowy Monaro, Canberra South Coast, Jindabyne or Bega regions, we’re open to discussing the options for remote work. 

Career opportunities

Car allowance or company car, supplied uniform, professional development & training, flexibility to work preferred hours, all equipment supplied.  

Need a mentor to get through registration? 

There’s no requirement to be a registered surveyor for this position, but if you’re actively improving your cadastral surveying skills and seeking registration, we’re willing and able to mentor you through the process. 

Salary

A competitive salary package is open for discussion with the right candidate.  

Culture

If you’ve read this far, you’ll have a decent idea of who we are but read our Culture Statement for more information.