Branch Administrator

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia (HCA) is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. 

The Opportunity

HCA’s Newcastle Branch has an opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join us in the position of Branch Administrator on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Reporting to the Branch Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:

• Process purchase orders and vendor invoices
• Processing Service Department work orders
• Coordinate the processing of timesheets and payroll support
• Maintaining branch records and documents
• Compile information required for internal & external audits
• Managing use and bookings of office facilities and coordinating meeting schedules for internal and external users
• Branch reception duties including answering & directing calls
• Assist in other general branch administrative duties

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience in a similar administrative role
• Previous experience with similar OEM Work Order processing, advantageous.
• Experience or exposure to maintaining fleet vehicles and/or Payroll experience, advantageous.
• High attention to detail and level of accuracy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience using MS Office, including Word and Excel
• The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

Benefits

We are offering:

• A competitive base salary + super
• Discounted health insurance premiums & access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Exclusive staff discount on a range of goods and services
• Supportive mentors who value your input in finding new and improved ways to achieving success
• OEM training and opportunities for upskilling with access to the latest technologies

At Hitachi, we value our people and work towards providing guidance on your career path towards a rewarding and successful experience. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who recruits based on merit and capabilities. We encourage and support a diverse talent pool of skill, ethnicity and gender, to create a wide culture of shared values and enriched experiences in our business.