Bring your bubbly personality, high drive, and willingness to learn to a growing, high-performing local team!
G.J. Gardner Homes Colac Surf Coast is a vibrant, locally owned builder backed by the strength and national reputation of Australia’s most trusted home building brand. We operate as a small, powerful team where every member makes a huge impact, delivering quality custom homes to clients across Colac, the Surf Coast, and surrounding communities.
We are seeking a proactive, outgoing Reception / Administrator to join us in a full-time capacity. This is an incredible opportunity for someone relatively entry-level or early in their career who wants to learn the residential building industry from the ground up, gain diverse skills, and grow alongside our expanding business!
Early Friday Finish: Work standard full-time office hours Monday to Thursday from 9am - 5pm, and kick off your weekend early with a 4pm finish every Friday!
Small, Powerful Team Culture: Work in a close-knit, supportive environment where your energy is appreciated, your growth is nurtured, and your work directly contributes to team success.
Diverse & Engaging Tasks: No two days are the same! Expand your skills across client customer service, sales support, local social media, community sponsorships, and executive assistance.
Supportive Career Growth: We don't expect you to know everything on day one. We are looking for someone eager to learn, offering hands-on training across all internal processes and systems.
Reputable Leading Brand: Proudly represent Australia’s #1 trusted home builder right here in your local region.
Client & Office Hospitality: Serve as the warm, welcoming face and voice of our team - greeting clients when they visit, answering incoming calls, and ensuring the office space is presented professionally every day.
Sales & Admin Support: Assist with the front end of our sales process by preparing and updating house and land packages, maintaining land lists, updating quotes, and helping gather materials data for upcoming builds (we will teach you all of this!).
Social Media & Community Coordination: Keep our brand vibrant by coordinating local social media (liaising with our content creation agency to schedule posts) and managing our local community sponsorships.
General Assistance: Provide general administrative support to keep the office running smoothly, along with ad-hoc personal assistance to the business owner as needed.
Vibrant Personality: You are naturally bubbly, outgoing, and driven. You love connecting with people and bringing positivity to the workspace every day.
Entry-Level / Early Career Focus: Whether you are stepping out of study, completing your first admin role, or looking to transition into a career with long-term growth potential, you bring a strong hunger to learn.
Proactive & Reliable Mindset: You take pride in your work, pay attention to detail, and are eager to take initiative across a variety of daily tasks.
Tech & Digital Literacy: Comfortable using basic office software, computer systems, and social media platforms.
Local Commitment: You are based locally in Colac or the immediate surrounding area, ensuring a convenient and easy daily commute.
We offer a stable, energetic environment where your enthusiasm is valued, your professional development is fully supported, and your career can truly take off. If you are a motivated local looking for a varied, exciting office role with a fantastic team, we want to hear from you.
Ready to kickstart your career with a growing local leader? Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why your personality and drive make you the perfect fit for our Colac team!
