Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. Our Applied Science practice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessments, and computational simulation methods to solve complex problems. We perform research, mathematical modeling, software development, and design to manage risks to life safety in military platforms and installations, ships and submarines, critical infrastructure, tall buildings, public facilities, industrial and petrochemical plants, and automotive and airborne vehicles. Military, government, corporate, and academic clients value the validation of Applied Science’s software and the critical insights gained from correlating analysis with testing. The Role Thornton Tomasetti has an opportunity for a part-time Office Administrator to join our team at our Melbourne office. We are looking for someone to work up to 20 hours per week. The successful candidate will be working with a dynamic team of engineers as office and project support, with projects mainly in the Defence industry. The position will require someone who is hands on and well organized in their work. A strong communicator, both verbal and written, along with good listening skills. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, enjoy learning new processes and systems with a can do approach to all tasks. Responsibilities Provide general office administrative support for the Melbourne office and when necessary for the Perth office. Project administration: setting up projects and process project invoices to clients in MS Dynamics. Obtaining quotes and raising of purchase orders to vendors and sub-contractors. Ordering supplies for the warehouse and coordinating deliveries. Works as part of the Australian administration team. Requirements Our ideal candidate would need excellent attention to detail, the ability to use their initiative to make decisions and enjoy multi-tasking with a demonstrated willingness to learn. Previous experience of working in an engineering consultancy would be advantageous. The successful applicant needs to be an Australian Citizen and have the ability to achieve and maintain an Australian Government Level 1 security clearance. Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Thornton Tomasetti Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Thornton Tomasetti are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here , select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms. Beware Of Recruitment Fraud: Scammers may attempt to impersonate Thornton Tomasetti. Messages from our firm come only from the ThorntonTomasetti.com domain, Thornton Tomasetti does not use any third-party recruiters. When in doubt, please contact us through our web form here and see how you can protect yourself online here .