Do you thrive on efficiency, enjoy being the go-to person for getting things done, and want to be part of a team that shines? Bowhill Engineering is looking for an enthusiastic and organised Administration Assistant to join our high-performing team. This is your chance to step into a role where your contribution truly matters – supporting a variety of business functions from HR, Projects, Quality, WHSE, Production and more.
Role Purpose
As our Administration Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our team’s day-to-day operations. With a balance of clerical support, calendar management, and employee experience tasks, your natural organisation skills and attention to detail will help us run smoothly and efficiently. You’ll bring professionalism and warmth to your interactions, take ownership of your responsibilities, and provide a welcoming first impression to all visitors. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow, contribute, and thrive in a supportive and positive environment.
Key Responsibilities
With full training and guidance provided, you’ll hit the ground running across:
- Timecard finalisation – daily accuracy and follow-up
- Calendar and appointment management
- Staff recognition and employee wellbeing support
- General reception duties and administrative assistance
- Support with onboarding, offboarding, training & internal marketing
- Assist in managing company presentations and documentation
What Does Great Look Like?
You’ll be at your best in this role if you:
- Consistently complete tasks on time with a high attention to detail
- Communicate clearly and warmly with team members and visitors
- Take initiative and ownership of your role with confidence
- Adapt to shifting priorities while staying calm and focused
- Help others stay on track by being the organised backbone of the team
- Promote a fun, professional, and people-first culture
Performance Indicators
Success in this role will be supported and measured through:
- Daily timecard accuracy and follow-up
- Timely scheduling and appointment coordination
- Effective and consistent staff communication
- Positive feedback from internal stakeholders and visitors
- Smooth execution of onboarding and wellbeing programs
- Administration systems kept accurate and up to date
- Ability to handle multiple tasks with ease and grace
What You’ll Bring
Highly desirable:
- Experience in Business Administration
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Desirable personal attributes:
- Strong time management and multitasking ability
- Friendly, people-oriented communication style
- Problem-solving mindset with a positive outlook
- Professionalism, initiative, and reliability
What You’ll Love About Working at Bowhill
- A diverse, engaging role with clearly defined procedures
- Working in a team that makes a real impact – and enjoys doing it
- Being part of a culture that values people, growth, and positivity
What You Might Not Love…
- You’re really good at your job – which means you’ll become the go-to person
- The team relies on your organisation to stay on track – it’s a big responsibility
- This role comes with autonomy and accountability – you’ll own your outcomes
Employee Benefits – Why Bowhill?
As a major employer in the Murraylands, Bowhill Engineering offers an exceptional Employee Value Proposition, including:
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Health & Wellbeing Suppor
- Reward & Recognition Initiatives
- Social Events & Team Activities
- Career Development & Training Opportunities
- Fantastic Modern Workplace Facilities
- And more!
In a competitive recruitment climate, Bowhill Engineering is known as the employer of choice in the Murraylands and is not afraid to shout out the benefits of joining the Bowhill Engineering team – why because we love where we work!
We offer some great opportunities to join our team with a full work schedule of exciting projects planned
– together we thrive!
Why Choose Bowhill Engineering?
Bowhill Engineering continues to be proudly family-run and continues to provide the same commitment to its clients, who have expanded into industries including mining, water, defense, and commercial building, turning it from a local SA success story into an Australia-wide industry benchmark. The business now operates an impressive modern facility in Bowhill and has worked on some of Australia’s most notable and complex projects – but still considers its services to the local community as its most important work.
We are committed to our teams’ growth with team members averaging 5+ years of tenure. We have worked with over 40 apprentices & trainees who have completed their certificates and are now fully qualified.
– together we thrive!
Employee Assistance Programme
- $100 employee health assistance annually +
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)– free confidential consultations for yourself and your family via Access Programs (Value $495)
- Culturise – Being Well at Bowhill staff program – quarterly personal & team development-based program
Reward & Recognition
- An employer of choice in our local region, wages are competitive, and performance based
- Permanency (6 month’s probation);
- Wage Reviews against industry benchmarks, and paid at above award rate, CPI & Bonus reviews 6 monthly
- Honour Roll – Years of Service recognition
- Wage Boost Incentives – $3k Recruitment incentives available to existing staff for recruitment of Metal Fabricators
Social
- BEERS – Bowhill Engineering Employees Recreational Social Club, regular in house and external events, charity fundraising, Team lunch and Boweng brekky events
- Celebration Hour – monthly, early finish, recognition event of all the “good stuff” team and & personal
Career and training opportunities
- Career Advancement Opportunities– Workforce development plans
- Individual Growth & Development Opportunities– Individual Training Plans, Individual goals, P&E training, company role appreciation
- Leadership Growth – leadership development group, growing our next generation of leaders
- Regular individual reviews for training & development opportunities
Workplace Facilities
- 4x workshop facilities, we are extremely lucky to have room to move and grow and provide a safe workplace, with great plant & equipment to work with.
- Outdoor balcony dining area
- Fully equipped Lunchroom with eight-ball tables
- Open door – Leadership & Management
Who are we?
Well, to summarise, we are a bit of a “BCF” kind of crowd really, we are country people that love to get outdoors and be active, spend time with our families, participate in local sporting groups and generally have a good time. Boating, camping, fishing, 4WDing, cars, bikes, river recreation…. We love it!
Company culture
Is there no better feeling than enjoying where you work, working with mates and working together to achieve the big picture!? We are super proud of who we work for, the projects that we achieve and the team that we have! Our retention rate is over 5+ years, testament to the work that we put into our team in an ever-changing and competitive industry.
BEERS Social Club
A great, fun way to get to know the team! Whether it is tea at a local pub, go karting, horse racing, celebrating special events, these events are always fun and are held quarterly. Membership is great value at only $5 per fortnight and we love all of our team to be members.
Wellbeing & Staff Recognition
Aside from social club activities, we hold a number of in-house events, including Celebration Hour once a month, where we stop early and celebrate all the good stuff happening with drinks and nibbles as a team! We also have welcome lunches for new staff and morning teas to celebrate important events or dates such as Movember, Sids for Kids and more.
Accommodation Assistance
With week day stays available at their Bowhilll Riverfront Shack to New Employees looking to relocate to the Murraylands Area (Short Term), Hybrid Employees (1-3 night stays) , Clients & Contractors (short term stays), with bookings as available and as per priority. Imagine living and enjoying a River Lifestyle – fishing, boating and more right at your doorstep!
“Great place to work, they have supported, encouraged and met my work life balance requirements for my family for 10+ years, I enjoy the family team atmosphere”
“Family friendly atmosphere where collaboration and team-work are both encouraged and rewarding to all clients and employees”
“They really care and try hard to make it a great place to work. I feel my input is valued.”
“It’s more than just a business, its a family.”
“I enjoy working at Bowhill Engineering because of the good work life balance and the wicked blokes that I work with.”
“I really enjoy the variety of projects we get to work on. as well as the level of support I receive from all my peers.”
“The staff and beyond that make up the Boweng family are encouraging and supportive, not just to achieve work goals, but outside of work as well. I’m proud to be a part of it.”
“My experience at Boweng has been positive. The team is very professional, with a great team work culture and being welcomed into the team very quickly.”
“I like working with my mates and other good people.”
“I love working at Boweng because its such a positive team environment and everyone is always willing to helo you and set you up for success.”
OUR LOCATION AND FACILITIES
Group Tours
Bowhill Engineering offer opportunities for small group tours upon request ie Regional Schools, local interest groups, etc
Group Tour Request Form – Applications may be made to HR manager, Samantha Krollig via email: sam@boweng.com.au
