Administration Assistant

The Company

River Sands Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of Packaged mortars, architectural coatings and concrete colours, flooring compounds and wall renders. Established for 52 years, the business operates two factories, a series of Trade Hubs, several interstate warehouses and distributes its products via the leading building and plumbing retailers; and Ready Mixed Concrete Companies across Australia.

The staff and management of this family owned company is focussed on growing by providing excellent service and products to our valued customer base.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and organised Administration Assistant to support site administration and operations. This role is critical in ensuring smooth and timely administrative operations across the site.

You will work closely with administration and operational teams, providing administrative support through systems management, procurement assistance, and general recordkeeping.

The role has become available due to the current administrative support person moving into another area of the business and will remain available to support.

This is a full-time office-based role. Some flexibility in working hours can be discussed to accommodate schedules – subject to agreement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the operations team providing administrative support to daily manufacturing activity

• Manage documentation, including filing and records control

• Support procurement activities including ordering, tracking, and receipting goods and services in our ERP

• Liaise with suppliers to confirm orders, delivery schedules, and invoice matching

• Ensure accurate data entry across inventory, safety and maintenance management systems

• Provide general administrative support to production, maintenance, safety and quality and site operations, including supporting meetings and organising the calendar for the operations team

Key Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in administration, or operations support

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in data entry

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Good understanding of purchasing processes (purchase orders, receipting, invoicing)

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with trades, suppliers, and internal teams

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in a manufacturing, quarry, or industrial environment

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced operational setting

• A proactive, problem-solving mindset

How to Apply

If you are a reliable team player and excited to join a bold and ambitious Queensland company with a proud history of innovation and excellence, click Apply and attach your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience.