Administration Assistant | Adelaide

About Us

Hitachi Construction Machinery (Australia) Pty Ltd is a leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment. 

The Opportunity

We are currently on the lookout for a motivated, energetic and well‑presented Administration Assistant to join our Administrative Team at our Cavan branch. This is a permanent full‑time position offering variety, stability and a supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Answering incoming calls
• Maintaining training, tooling, equipment and facilities registers
• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable support
• Scanning, filing and document management
• Assisting with WHS practices and compliance
• Supporting branch‑level payroll tasks

About You

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Bring a positive, “glass‑half‑full” attitude
• Enjoy being part of a supportive team
• Have strong attention to detail
• Are confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Can demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills
• Have previous administration experience (advantageous but not essential — we’ll support the right person!)

Previous administration experience is welcomed but not essential—we are happy to provide training for the right candidate.

Hitachi Benefits – What’s in it for you?

• Rewarding Salary Package: Base salary + super + earn company biannual bonuses
• Exclusive Employee Perks: Access to our Employee Orange Benefits Program, offering discounts on a wide range of everyday goods and services
• Career: Permanent full-time role with a globally recognised OEM, providing stability and long-term career growth
• Supportive & Inclusive Culture: Work with approachable leaders who value your ideas, encourage innovation, and support your success
• Health & Wellbeing: Discounted Medibank health insurance plus access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
• Refer & Be Rewarded: Earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Program when you successfully refer a friend
• Family-First Benefits: Paid parental leave policy to support you and your family during life’s important moments
• Learning & Development: OEM-led training, continuous upskilling, and genuine opportunities for career progression within the business

Here at Hitachi, we believe that success comes from the partnership of our market-leading products and the quality of our people. We are an equal opportunity employer, do not discriminate on any basis and wholeheartedly value diversity at our company.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates may be required to undergo background checks, including (but not limited to) criminal history record checks and employment medical assessments.