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We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger in building the future we want. 

We currently have multiple positions available for Site and Project Administrators to join our civil engineering construction project on Brisbane’s Northside. Both these roles are to provide administrative and commercial support to the project team. No two days are the same—expect a fast-paced, engaging environment where your attention to detail and can-do attitude will really shine.

About the role:

Site Administrator:

• Manage reception and connect clients, staff, suppliers, and contractors.
• Enter data for delivery dockets, orders, and invoices.
• Handle mail, filing, and minute-taking.
• Maintain site registers and documents.
• Assist with coordinating site meetings and events.
• Support site travel, accommodation, and relocation arrangements if required.

Project Administrator:

• Enter data for delivery dockets, purchase orders, subcontractor details, and invoices into the job costing system.
• Assist with procurement for site activities.
• Maintain accurate registers for vehicles, plant, and equipment as well as the staff leave register.
• Support the management of progress claims and subcontract payment schedules, including preparing certificates.
• Preparing and compiling project correspondence, reports, minutes of meetings and presentations.
• Organising project meetings and events.

The successful applicants will have the following skills and experience:

• Experience in similar administrative roles within the civil construction industry.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other relevant software.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to manage and maintain registers for vehicles, plant, and equipment.
• Experience in job costing, invoicing, and purchasing processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current C-Class Driver’s Licence.

We have a range of additional benefits available for our employees:

• 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,  salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Career development – training, mentoring programs, and leadership development program.

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.

Register on our website for job alerts to be advised when new roles become available.  https://careers.seymourwhyte.com.au/en/listing/

To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494378

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.