Project Administrator

Connect People Pty Ltd; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home

Parkhurst depot location

Job summary

Connect People is seeking an experienced Project Administrator to join our client’s transmission line construction team in Rockhampton, QLD. You will raise and track POs in Ariba, process invoices, and manage document control for site paperwork.

The role supports subcontractor onboarding, supplier quotes, and travel coordination for project personnel. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with flexible start/finish times, parkhurst depot location, and a mix of onsite and work-from-home

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Administrator, Site Administrator or similar support role.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Construction, utilities, energy, mining or infrastructure experience preferred, transferable admin skills also considered.
• Ariba experience ideal, but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Raising, tracking and reconciling purchase orders in Ariba.
• Processing invoices and updating delivery spreadsheets.
• Document control, including scanning, filing and uploading site paperwork.
• Managing subcontractor compliance and onboarding.
• Sourcing suppliers, requesting quotes and issuing POs.
• Coordinating travel, accommodation and mobilisation for project personnel.

Skills

MS Office

Highly organised

Decision making under pressure

Tools

Ariba

Job description

Connect People is seeking an experienced Project Administrator to join our client’s transmission line construction team, based in Rockhampton, QLD.

Our client delivers major energy and infrastructure projects across Queensland. This is a great opportunity for a proactive administrator looking to step into a fast-paced project environment.

What’s on offer:

• $42.00 to $48.00 per hour + super
• Contract to March 2027, temp to perm potential
• Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish times
• Parkhurst depot, some work from home

What you’ll be doing:

• Raising, tracking and reconciling purchase orders in Ariba
• Processing invoices and updating delivery spreadsheets
• Document control, including scanning, filing and uploading site paperwork
• Managing subcontractor compliance and onboarding
• Sourcing suppliers, requesting quotes and issuing POs
• Coordinating travel, accommodation and mobilisation for project personnel

What you need:

• Experience as a Project Administrator, Site Administrator or similar support role
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Construction, utilities, energy, mining or infrastructure experience preferred, though transferable admin skills will be considered
• Ariba experience ideal, but training provided
• Highly organised, resilient and confident making decisions in a high-pressure environment
• Full Australian working rights and based in Rockhampton or surrounds

Why work with Connect People?

• Opportunity to work on major energy infrastructure projects
• Clear pathway to permanent employment for the right person
• Access to further civil and infrastructure opportunities through Connect People

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Connect People is committed to providing safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.