Operations Support Assistant
Location: Cairns, Queensland
About us
- NRA Environmental Consultants is an independent privately owned Australian company, established in 1984.
- We have a reputation for providing high-quality environmental services to a wide range of clients in public and private sectors.
About the opportunity
NRA is seeking an Operations Support Assistant to join our team on either a full-time or part-time basis, depending on the successful candidate’s ability to undertake fieldwork components of the role. In this role, you will support our administration/accounts manager, editor, and environmental scientists, contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of the business.
This position would suit a university student seeking entry-level experience in administration and operations support within a professional environment, with an interest in environmental science and fieldwork.
The role
- Carry out routine general administration tasks in line with NRA procedures:
- answering phones
- travel bookings
- company agenda
- supply ordering.
- project set-up
- Support Admin/Accounts Manager eg:
- data entry in MYOB and project management software (Synergy).
- assist with the maintenance of software and file systems
- Support company editor:
- word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing.
- assist with the maintenance of company’s Integrated Management System (QA, EMS, OH&S).
- assist with the maintenance of NRA’s library.
- Support environmental scientists
- assist with preparing proposal.
- assist with quality assurance checks.
- maintain field equipment.
- assist with fieldwork, including preparation for fieldwork
About you
- you have demonstrated experience in an administrative or operations support role.
- you are proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite and have the ability to quickly learn systems such as MYOB and Synergy
- you have strong communication skills and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- you possess excellent organisational, time management, and planning skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- you are comfortable working autonomously and using sound judgement to make decisions.
- you are self-motivated, logical, and have strong attention to detail.
- you are able to multi-task and adapt to changing demands in a dynamic work environment.
- you have the right to permanently live and work in Australia
What we offer
- A competitive salary package commensurate with skills and experience.
A position description can be obtained here. Please submit your application, consisting of a cover letter and CV, to .
Previous applicants need not apply.
The closing date for applications is 30 May 2026.