Brisbane Project Support Administrator (6‑Month Contract)

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Business Support Administrator to join the Brisbane team on a 6-month casual full-time contract (37.5 hours per week). The role offers an hourly rate of $30-$35 plus super, with the possibility of extension or permanent hire.

You will provide admin support to project managers and engineers, prepare documents, assist with tender submissions, coordinate meetings, and manage financial tasks such as timesheets and invoices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years preferred in administrative, team support, or office coordination.
• Experience in engineering/construction/professional services/infrastructure environments highly regarded.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive).
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to support wherever needed.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to project managers and engineers.
• Preparing, formatting, and maintaining professional project documentation.
• Proofreading and reviewing documents for accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Assisting with tender submissions, including coordinating CVs, certifications, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinating team meetings, recording minutes, and tracking actions.
• Supporting financial administration, including timesheets, expense claims, credit card reconciliations, purchase orders, and invoice coding.
• Assisting with onboarding activities such as office access, inductions, and workstation setup.
• Coordinating travel, medical assessments, training, and project-specific requirements.
• Performing data entry and maintaining project records, including soil and rock log information.
• Contributing to a positive team culture focused on collaboration, safety, quality, and exceptional client service.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Proactive approach

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking a Business Support Administrator to join the Brisbane team on a 6-month casual full-time contract (37.5 hours per week). The role offers an hourly rate of $30-$35 plus super, with the possibility of extension or permanent hire.

You will provide admin support to project managers and engineers, prepare documents, assist with tender submissions, coordinate meetings, and manage financial tasks such as timesheets and invoices.