Business Coordinator

at  Ahrens Pty Ltd

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Ahrens is a fifth-generation, Australian family-owned company, with 120 years’ experience in delivering a diverse range of high-quality and cost effective products and projects across Australia, with footprints overseas.
We have become a full Construction, Engineering, Mining Services, Sheds & Silos and Water Storage company which provides complete turnkey project solutions, supported by 26 divisions and backed by 1300-plus people.
A major part of the Ahrens family of brands, our mining services and infrastructure has an unrivalled history of delivering innovative, economical, and quality mining projects and services to suit resource engineering, design and construct, non-process, maintenance, resource building, civil works and structural, mechanical and piping works. We specialise in working in remote locations and our significant scope of in-house labour, trades, plant, and equipment enable us to respond at short notice to meet the tightest deadlines.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience in Finance
• Exposure to, and understanding of, the mining and/or construction industry
• Current drivers’ licence
• Planning and organisational skills to deliver successful projects on time
• Communication and interpersonal skills for developing and maintaining client and subcontractor relationships
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• High level of initiative and ability to work independently
• Willingness to work in a remote locationAttention to detail

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Business Coordinator to join our Newman team. Under guidance and direction, the Business Coordinator will provide support to the General Manager and branch staff. The successful candidate will also provide a high accounting level of administrative support to the division.
This opportunity is available as a fulltime role based at our Newman location.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organisation of flights, transport and accommodation for staff
• Preparing employees and contractors for mobilisation to site and management of personnel files
• Support Divisional financial planning, processes and budgeting for the division
• Provide administrative support to all aspects of the Division
• Overseeing the day to day running of the office
• Maintenance of assets and disposal of assets
• Debtors and creditors control
• Maintaining internal systems
• Basic document control
• Assisting with the development of new procedures
• Organisation of corporate and staff events
• Drafting and preparation of reports
• Set-up and management of Subcontractors and Suppliers, including insurances and invoicingMonthly Reporting - Forward orders, Forecasting, Profit Uptake, Exceptions