Project Administrator - Immediate start

Mccosker Contracting; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection insurance (company‑f

Monthly recognition program

Wellbeing and EAP

Employee referral program

Job summary

McCosker Contracting in Gladstone, Queensland, seeks a proactive Project Administrator to support day-to-day administration and coordination with site leaders and stakeholders. The role contributes to achieving project and business goals through efficient administrative management.

You will handle timesheets, filing, correspondence, inventory, and general admin tasks, ensuring processes run smoothly and accurately. A team-focused attitude and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Min. 3–5 years in administration.
• Construction industry experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Valid driver license.
• Construction Card (blue or white).
• Company-funded income protection insurance.
• Monthly recognition program.
• Wellbeing and employee assistance program.
• Employee referral program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily activity sheets and timesheets.
• Create, control and maintain filing systems and records.
• Prepare and manage various correspondence.
• Oversee stock and inventory control.
• Provide general administrative duties for the project team.
• Perform other relevant duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work: Monday to Friday, with a monthly RDO

About the Role:

In this position you will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day implementation of the project, the project works, engaging with site leaders, the business and other key stakeholders to achieve the projects and business goals. This position performs a crucial role in coordinating all administrative aspects of the project.

Our ideal candidate is self-motivated, has a high level of attention to detail, and an ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

The Project Administration Department is responsible for, but not limited to:

• Daily activity sheets (including timesheets)
• Establishing, controlling and maintaining effective filing systems and records
• Efficiently preparing and managing a variety of correspondence
• Stock and inventory control
• General administration duties for the project team.
• Other relevant duties as may be required from time to time; and

To be successful you will have:

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in administration
• Experience in the construction industry (desirable)
• Advanced competency with Microsoft Office - Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent attention to detail
• Positive attitude with the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent time management, workload prioritisation, organisation and planning skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Driver Licence
• Construction Card (blue or white)
• Company funded Income Protection Insurance
• Monthly Recognition Award Program
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

About McCoskers

McCosker are experts in the civil construction industry offering a diverse range of services to the mining, construction, building, gas and industrial sectors. With our head office based in Gladstone Queensland, McCosker is equipped to service projects throughout Australia.

We at McCoskers are a group of empowered individuals, working collectively in a diversified business to achieve outstanding results. We support each other, uphold our integrity, and commit to attracting and developing outstanding leaders.

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