Careers @ Pickles

Pickles Auctions was established in 1964 and has grown to become the largest privately owned auction group in Australia. We currently have 20 branches throughout Australia including every capital city. Our Head Office is located in Sydney. Pickles employs more than 450 people across a wide variety of roles including: vehicle detailers and forklift operators; account managers and sales executives; cashiers, receptionists and administration officers; as well as auctioneers. Excellent opportunities exist for trainees, graduates and experienced professionals.

There's a lot more to Pickles than just cars and auctions. Meet Tim Pickles and his national executive team and find out about our people, our  values and our business as well as the benefits of working at Pickles. This information will help you make an informed decision about joining the Pickles team.

If you’re interested in a career at Pickles; please view the job opportunities below.

Positions Vacant    

We are currently seeking to fill a position in our NSW branch located in Newcastle.

A permanent part time opportunity exists for an Administration Officer. The successful applicant must be available to work Wednesdays & Thursdays from 9am – 5pm and Saturdays from 8:30am – 1 pm.

We are looking for a reliable, flexible and motivated team player who is well presented with a positive, proactive attitude.

In this busy office all-rounder role your main responsibilities will be administrative duties associated with the auctions including data entry, receiving payments for vehicles purchased, reception relief and general administrative duties.

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• At least 12 months experience in an administration role 
• Proven customer service skills 
• Competent communication & interpersonal skills including a professional phone manner 
• Speedy & accurate alpha-numeric data entry skills 
• Competent computer skills 
• Self motivation, flexibility 
• Efficient; able to prioritise competing tasks 
• Able to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently 
• Excellent personal presentation 
• High Volume cash handling experience will be an advantage

If the above position sounds like you, please email your resume to: careers@pickles.com.au

Administration Officer

We are currently seeking to fill a position in our NSW branch located in Newcastle.

A fixed term contract for 6 to 8 months exists for an Administration Officer. We are looking for a reliable, flexible and motivated team player who is well presented with a positive, proactive attitude.

In this busy office all-rounder role your main responsibilities will be administrative duties associated with the auctions including data entry, vehicle title checking and purchase orders as well as reception and cashiers relief and general office duties.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• At least 12 months experience in an administration role
• Proven customer service skills 
• Competent communication & interpersonal skills including a professional phone manner 
• Speedy & accurate alpha-numeric data entry skills 
• Competent computer skills 
• Self motivation, flexibility 
• Efficient; able to prioritise competing tasks 
• Able to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently 
• Excellent personal presentation 
• High Volume cash handling experience will be an advantage
  

If the above position sounds like you, please email your resume to: careers@pickles.com.au

Receptionist / Administration Officer

We are currently seeking to fill a position at our branch located in Dubbo.

A full-time opportunity exists for a Receptionist / Administration Officer. We are looking for a reliable, flexible and motivated team player who is well presented with a positive, proactive attitude.

Your main duties will involve: 

• Responding to customer inquiries & answering telephones 
• Liaising with vendors, insurance assessors & transport suppliers 
• Coordinating transport of motor vehicles; 
• Processing purchase orders & invoices 
• General office duties including reception and cashiers relief.

To be successful in this role you will need: 

• At least 12 months experience in an administration role 
• Proven customer service skills 
• Competent communication & interpersonal skills including a professional phone manner 
• Speedy & accurate alpha-numeric data entry skills 
• Competent computer skills 
• Self motivation & flexibility 
• Efficient; able to prioritise competing tasks 
• Able to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently 
• Excellent personal presentation 
• High volume cash handling experience will be an advantage

A mature and flexible approach to providing excellent customer service will see you succeed in this frontline role.

If the above position sounds like you, please email your resume to:  careers@pickles.com.au

 Auction Co-Ordinator

We are currently seeking to fill a position in our E-Salvage Motor Vehicles Division in Adelaide.

A full time opportunity exists for you to join the team in our branch located at Salisbury Plain.

We are looking for a reliable, flexible and motivated team player who is well presented with a positive, proactive attitude.

You will be responsible for ensuring the timely and efficient operation of the E-Salvage vehicles auctions.

Your duties will include: 

• Booking in vehicles 
• Uploading photographs of vehicles to the system 
• Setting the auction as per procedures 
• Liaising with vendors on releases 
• Respond to customer inquiries on sale day and service our vendors 
• Preparing pre and post sale reports

To be successful in this role you must be an effective communicator who is able to maintain quality standards and meet deadlines. You also require proven customer service experience.

Sound knowledge and a passion for motor vehicles as well as intermediate computer skills are essential.

If the above position sounds like you, please email your resume to: careers@pickles.com.au