Operational Support Officer

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Accounts Administrator to join our team as an Operational Support Officer based in Underdale, South Australia. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and operational support to the Transport & Infrastructure operational line of businesses, ensuring the smooth execution of transactional and contract management processes.

KEY TASKS

• Accurately input financial and operational data into the ERP system, including invoicing, procurement, inventory, and month-end activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing, cost allocation, purchase orders, and supplier/subcontractor payments.
• Process transactions correctly, manage accounts payable, and ensure job costing data is entered and maintained accurately.
• Deliver data integrity, support financial performance reviews, and meet month-end deadlines.
• Support office operations, coordinate meetings, manage travel and accommodation, and oversee staff onboarding/offboarding.

ABOUT YOU

• Certificate in Business Administration, Customer Service, or similar, desirable but not essential.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a finance/accounts administration role.
• Prior experience within a large, complex organisation with a broad range of business operations, products and services, ideally JD Edwards.
• Proficient in core administrative competencies including spreadsheeting and document writing/formatting (intermediate use of Microsoft Office 365 applications).
• High level of accuracy in data entry and document preparation. Thoroughness in completing tasks and following up as required.

Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• Proud to be recognised as a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for all women.
• Health & Wellbeing; discounted BUPA Health Insurance, company health programs, EAP.
• Financial; discounts and offers at HSBC, CBA & Qudos Bank, novated leasing, salary sacrificing.
• Lifestyle; discount with Shell petrol, car rentals, shopping (like The Good Guys & Wattyl Paint).
• Technology; discounts with Samsung, Dell and Microsoft.

To join the Downer team please “apply now”. We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.