Administration Support Officer - Permanent Part-time

Introduction

Are you seeking permanent part‑time work where your administrative expertise truly matters? Sustainable Timber Tasmania (STT) is looking for an Administration Support Officer to provide essential support to our North East regional team. If you’re someone who thrives on being organised, supporting others, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this could be the perfect role for you

About Us

Sustainable Timber Tasmania manages Tasmania’s public production forest for a vast array of environmental, social and economic values. Managing these forest values respectfully, innovatively and sustainably is at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised as a Tasmanian Employer of Choice. We value diversity, equality and inclusion and are proud to be a workplace where people feel they are treated fairly and with respect. We encourage suitably qualified applicants of all ages, abilities, genders, cultures and linguistic backgrounds including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply.

Our Values

Respect we create safe places

Responsibility we take ownership

Growth we create sustainable value

Excellence we make it happen

Description

About the position

The Administration Support Officer will assist the region by delivering administration support functions, including but not limited to records management, financial transactions, data entry, office administration, word processing and addressing customer enquiries whilst maintaining a high standard of customer service.

The role is based at our Perth (Launceston) Office.

The position is part-time 0.70 FTE (26.60 hours per week), and we're open to understanding how these hours could work best for you — whether that’s across 4 days or 5 days a week

The salary for this position based on the part-time hours is approximately $48,307 per year, or $34.92 per hour, plus superannuation.

Opportunities for additional hours may arise during peak periods. Successful applicants will be required to participate in the firefighting roster.

About the duties

In this role, you’ll be central to the efficient operation of our regional office, including:

• Providing day‑to‑day administrative support to managers and staff
• Assisting with data entry, document processing and records management
• Coordinating meetings, room bookings, catering and logistics
• Handling external enquiries and delivering great customer service
• Managing petty cash and supporting financial processing via the finance system
• Supporting budget preparation with the Administration Officer
• Monitoring staff check‑ins (Simple In/Out) and GRN radio communications
• Coordinating depot and office maintenance, consumables and housekeeping
• Assisting with authorised key distribution and tracking
• Supporting general office systems and processes to help the team succeed

Skills And Experiences

About you

The Position Description outlines the responsibilities and expectations of the role considered key to success; however it is intended as a supplement to the recruitment process.

Applicants with the appropriate combination of the following are invited to apply:

• Previous administrative or office experience (qualifications in business are an advantage)
• Solid computer skills and confidence using software applications
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time‑management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities
• Great communication skills and a customer‑focused mindset
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
• A proactive, adaptable and solutions‑focused approach

Experience in Business Central and the processing of accounts payable and receivable transactions would be highly desirable

What's on offer

• A Permanent, part-time position (0.70 FTE/ 26.60 hours per week)
• Flexible work arrangements

Our employees overwhelmingly agree that STT is:

• A workplace where you are treated with respect, and
• An organisation that is committed to building a culture of diversity and inclusion.

Contact

For a confidential conversation about the role please contact the Forest Operations Manager John McNamara on 0458948089 or via email John.McNamara@sttas.com.au.

The position description (including accountabilities) and more information about STT's application process is available on our website at: www.sttas.com.au/about-us/careers

How to apply

Please include:

• A cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are aligned with this role and why you think you’re the best person for the job, and
• Your resume.

Applications close at midnight on Wednesday, 30 September 2026