Administration Support Officer (Canberra)

**About us**

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

**What you'll do**

The administration assistant duties and responsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. Supports managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organisation and communication. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material.

**The day-to-day**

Some key responsibilities of the Administration Support Officer are:

- Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office.
- Answers phone calls, schedules meetings and supports visitors.
- Carries out administrative duties such as filing, copying, binding, scanning etc.
- Exhibits polite and skilled internal and external communication.
- Supports the team by performing tasks related to organisation and strong communication.
- Ensures operation of equipment by maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Provides information by answering questions and requests.
- Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

**What you'll need**
- High school diploma or equivalent education required
- 5 years of administrative assistant experience
- Knowledge of applicable software including: Microsoft Office 365 Suite, Microsoft Visio, and Adobe Acrobat
- Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance
- Must be an Australian citizen and have an active Australian Government Security Clearance (NV1) or have held one previously

**What will help you on the job**
- Reporting Skills
- Administrative Writing Skills
- Effectiveness at Managing Processes
- Organisation Skills
- Ability to Analyse Information
- Professionalism
- Problem Solving Skills
- Verbal Communication Skills

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