Administration & Training Officer

About the role

EDMS Australia is looking for an organised and proactive Administration & Training Officer to join its team in Townsville. This is a permanent full-time, varied support role covering the workshop, project teams and HR function, helping keep employee training, onboarding, site compliance and general administration running smoothly. It is hands-on and coordination focused, with regular contact with employees, supervisors, project teams and external training providers.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate employee training, course bookings, tickets and competency requirements.
• Maintain training records, licences, inductions and expiry registers.
• Support project teams and Workshop Managers with labour mobilisation, onboarding and site requirements.
• Assist HR with general administration, employee communications and coordination of HR processes.
• Arrange employee travel, including flights, accommodation and car hire.
• Coordinate company uniforms, stationery and general office requirements.
• Support the Apprentice Mentor with training block bookings and upskilling requirements.
• Liaise with employees to collect information and documentation needed for training and site compliance.
• Coordinate employee and site-specific inductions across work locations.

Required profile

• Previous experience in an administration, coordination or support role.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, mining or project environments is highly regarded, especially understanding how people are trained, inducted and made ready for work.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with employees at all levels.
• A practical, can-do attitude and willingness to follow things through.

Required skills

• Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Good attention to detail, particularly when maintaining records and compliance information.

To apply, candidates should send a current resume and a cover letter outlining their experience to the company's HR team.