Title:  Administration Purchasing Assistant

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an  Administration Purchasing Assistant (Fabrication) to join our dynamic team in Bunbury, WA. This role is central to ensuring all parts and materials for fabrication jobs are sourced efficiently and cost-effectively, while maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting our operational excellence

What's on offer

• Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm, all PPE provided

• Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day

• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

What you'll be responsible for

• Responsible for co-ordination of all receivable goods into the store, including

• all documentation relating to the task

• Ensuring that purchasing procedures, as per company QMS is adhered to

• Management of inventory for client contracts including documentation and

• certification

• Plan all goods inwards needed in time to suit job priority.

• Issue jobs, when ready, to the Supervisors / Leading hands for execution.

• Ensure that job history and costing is kept accurate.

• Liaise with sub-contractors, vendors and suppliers as required.

• Assist the Supervisors when emergency work is required to be carried out.

• Type up quotations, letters, memo’s for clients as required

• Assist Managers with adhering to client delivery expectations

• Transfer inventory items to jobs.

• Maintain good supplier relationships

• Ensure Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance

• General Office duties as required

What you'll need to be successful

• Live in Bunbury WA or surrounding suburbs 

• A ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to learn

• Experience in a customer service role

• Strong computer skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Professional phone manner and customer-focused attitude.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise workloads.

• Current driver's licence

Veolia’s AlwaysSafe culture means that we care about the safety of people on our sites.  We operate a zero tolerance drug and alcohol approach and shortlisted candidates must be prepared to undertake a full pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening. Shortlisted candidates must also be willing to undergo a National Police Clearance.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and a paid volunteer day

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.