Office & Project Administrator

Merrigang Construction; Berrima; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Merrigang Construction is seeking a proactive administrator to support day‑to‑day business operations in the Southern Highlands. You will assist with project administration, procurement, documentation and marketing while working closely with directors and the construction team.

The role offers a varied mix across administration, construction, design and marketing with a 4‑day week and flexible arrangements. Travel to project sites will be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and detail-oriented approach.
• Able to communicate with clients, suppliers and trades.
• Willing to travel to project sites.
• 4-day working week and flexible working arrangements.
• Experience in administration, construction or design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Office administration, supplies, post and office upkeep.
• Coordinating staff clothing, payments and business orders.
• Managing project documentation, BuildPass and site diaries.
• Preparing and distributing drawings, including printing and laminating for site.
• Obtaining quotes, assisting with estimating, procurement and tendering.
• Coordinating deliveries, lead times and subcontractor follow-ups.
• Preparing meeting minutes and supporting project coordination.
• Coordinating client handovers, handover books and gifts.
• Organising project photoshoots and assisting with styling.
• Creating and scheduling social media.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Project coordination

Social media management

Independent work

Education

Interior design / architecture / construction background

Tools

BuildPass

General computer systems

Job description

This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day running of the business, project administration, procurement, documentation and marketing. You will work closely with the directors and construction team to keep projects and office operations running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• General office administration, supplies, post and office upkeep
• Coordinating staff clothing, payments and business orders
• Managing project documentation, BuildPass and site diaries
• Preparing and distributing drawings, including printing and laminating for site
• Obtaining quotes, assisting with estimating, procurement and tendering
• Coordinating deliveries, lead times and subcontractor follow-ups
• Preparing meeting minutes and supporting project coordination
• Coordinating client handovers, handover books and gifts
• Organising project photoshoots and assisting with styling
• Creating and scheduling social media

About you

• Highly organised and detail-oriented
• Proactive, reliable and comfortable working independently
• Confident communicating with clients, suppliers and trades
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines
• Interested in construction, architecture and design
• Confident with social media and general computer systems
• Willing to travel to project sites as required
• An interior design, architecture, construction or related background is desirable but not essential
• 4-day working week
• Flexible working arrangements
• Varied role across administration, construction, design and marketing
• Opportunity to work on high-end residential projects

About us

Merrigang Construction is based in the Southern Highlands.