Project Administrator - Water
Join our growing team in Newcastle Just like the world around us, business is evolving, whether it's through innovative thought, seamless solutions or through the personal attributes of its people. Our team of consultants partner with our clients and provide a deep understanding of their business needs, proactive involvement in the markets and communities we work in, and a commitment to making every day better. We embrace the fact that people are our greatest asset. It's our people that set us apart, and who our clients keep coming back to. Passionate and dedicated about what we do and the culture we have developed, we believe that the key to our success is the teamwork and collaboration we have fostered, not only within our team, but right across the Beca Group.
The Opportunity
Position yourself at the core of our team, embracing a dynamic and challenging role that thrives in a fast‑paced environment. Your pivotal contribution will drive operational success, supporting our daily functions. Working collaboratively with the Water team, you will coordinate internal processes and administration to enable Job Managers to deliver client projects, including support for project financial management, client reporting, invoicing, and maintaining strong project hygiene and governance. Located in Newcastle.
Key Responsibilities
* General project administration support
* Governance and secretariat functions including meeting coordination, preparing agendas, and taking minutes
* Support drafting and formatting reports, proposals, specifications, general correspondence, and preparation of presentations
* Updating and maintaining project databases, job files, business plans and other documentation
* Championing our technical systems for other team members
* Organising events and travel
* Assisting with on‑boarding, resourcing, and organising training and development
About You
You will enjoy challenging and busy roles, be a forward thinker and an enthusiastic administrator with great communication skills – highly flexible and adaptable with the ability to seek out and follow up on work in a proactive manner.
You will be a relationship builder who enjoys connecting across all functions and levels within an organisation. You will be a self‑starter with an eye for detail. You will enjoy getting involved with the team and what they do, and you take an active role in creating the team culture. Most importantly you'll need to be the right fit for the team and our values – with a genuine desire to help out.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Experience working at a consulting firm is highly regarded
* Prior experience in accounting and administrative role
* Advanced computer skills including MS Office Suite and accounting/financial management systems
* Oracle experience (not essential)
* High level of experience in corporate business procedures
* Knowledge of accounting principles including receivables, payables and work in progress
* Ability to identify and implement business and efficiency improvements
What We Offer
* Flexibility & Wellbeing: Flexible working options, dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement
* Belonging & Ownership: Inclusive team, shareholder opportunities to share in success
* Parental Leave: Up to 14 weeks fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders
* Career Growth & Development: Continuous learning, training programmes and support for professional accreditation
About Beca
Beca is one of the Asia‑Pacific region's largest employee‑owned professional services consultancies. Our team of over 4000 professionals brings a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights. 'Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision, reflecting our culture, aspirations and purpose – to make everyday better. Our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sit at the heart of everything we do, reflecting how we work each day with each other and our clients.
Ready to make the move? Apply now If you want to be part of the Beca story, apply online today. Get more information about our people and projects at
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