IT Procurement Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

  • 495220
  • Brisbane, QLD, Australia
  • Administration
  • Information Technology
  • Full time

IT Procurement Assistant (Entry-Level)
Location: Brisbane 
Type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract

About Laing O'Rourke

Laing O’Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O’Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O’Rourke owns one of Australia’s largest plant and equipment hire company called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That’s the #powerofexperience.

 

About the role

Are you looking to kick-start your career in IT Procurement/ Asset Management or IT business support?

We’re on the lookout for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Brisbane team as an IT Procurement Assistant. This is a great opportunity to work with a major construction and engineering company and gain hands-on experience in a professional environment.

Please note: This role is largely office based and requires the ability to lift and move IT equipment such as laptop and monitors. Working flexibly will be an option for the right applicant.

 

Key responsibilities

You’ll be supporting the IT Hardware and Procurement team with a variety of tasks, including:

  • Helping with the setup and distribution of IT equipment like phones, laptops, and printers
  • Receiving returned IT equipment (like laptops, tablets, and phones), checking their condition, and updating our systems before taking action (e.g. reassigning, repairing, or retiring devices)
  • Assisting with ordering and maintaining IT equipment and software
  • Supporting the team with admin tasks like billing, tracking spending, and record keeping
  • Helping process purchase orders and invoices
  • Keeping our internal systems up to date with the latest equipment, software, and user information
  • Managing shared inboxes and helping assign tasks
  • Making sure all your work meets quality and compliance standards

About you

We’re not expecting you to have years of experience—just the right attitude and willingness to learn!

  • Someone who is comfortable lifting and handling IT equipment such as laptops and monitors
  • Some experience in admin or customer service would be a bonus
  • Confident using Microsoft Outlook and Excel
  • Willingness to learn systems like COINS or ServiceNow (we’ll train you!)
  • Good attention to detail and ability to stay organised
  • Friendly and clear communication skills
  • A positive, can-do attitude and a team mindset

This role is perfect for a school leaver or someone early in their career who’s interested in IT Hardware/ Asset Management/ Software Management and Procurement, admin, or business support. You'll be supported by a great team and gain valuable skills to grow your career.

 

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

 

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O’Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

 

Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at

https://www.laingorourke.com/company/diversity-and-inclusion

 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

 

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