Overview
We are a successful civil contracting business operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility of a Tier 2 and the expertise of a Tier 1, plus the resources of VINCI, our employees and clients gain the best of three worlds. There are exciting project wins on the horizon, including a major project with packages to be awarded early 2025, offering you the chance to contribute to shaping the future of infrastructure in Melbourne. We are a progressive civil engineering firm that values empowerment, structured processes, and strong collaboration.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Administrator to support a busy infrastructure project with high-volume transactions and fast-paced delivery.
Responsibilities
* Lead and support end-to-end project administration across a fast-paced infrastructure environment.
* Supervise and mentor a small team of site administrators, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
* Manage high volumes of transactions including invoices, procurement, and subcontractor claims.
* Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams while juggling multiple competing priorities.
* Proficient in Excel, SharePoint, and ideally Viewpoint; thrives under pressure and process-driven environments.
Qualifications
* Certificate III in Business Administration or similar.
* Proven experience in job costing, purchasing, and accounts, ideally within the construction or infrastructure sector.
* Advanced data entry skills with a strong focus on speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
* Current C-Class Driver's Licence.
Benefits
* Health & Wellbeing – discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, wellness discounts, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).
* Time for life / Work-life balance – birthday leave, purchased leave program, paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements.
* Financial wellbeing – competitive remuneration, annual performance bonuses, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
* Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.
Additional information
Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver's Licence and have their own transport.
Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.
Next steps
* Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
* All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
* Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.
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Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.
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