Rockhampton - Project Administrator

Techforce JobAdder; Rockhampton Regional; Hybrid; AUD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for site travel

Flexible start and finish times

Work-from-home flexibility

Initial contract to 26 March 2027

Job summary

Techforce JobAdder is seeking a proactive Project Administrator based at the Parkhurst depot, Rockhampton. The role supports Queensland transmission line construction projects, coordinating purchasing, documentation and workforce logistics to keep operations on track.

Flexible start/finish times and some work-from-home options are offered. Core duties include managing purchase orders in Ariba, processing invoices, coordinating suppliers and maintaining delivery trackers.

Qualifications

• Experience in project administration, site administration or a similar support role.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Practical approach to solving problems and learning new systems.

Responsibilities

• Raising, tracking and reconciling purchase orders using Ariba.
• Processing invoices and assisting with project cost tracking.
• Coordinating suppliers, obtaining quotes and maintaining delivery trackers.
• Managing project records, registers, site paperwork and compliance documentation.
• Supporting employee and subcontractor onboarding, inductions and mobilisation.
• Coordinating travel, accommodation and vehicle hire.
• Providing administrative support to project teams and the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality team.

Skills

Project administration

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Ariba

Job description

Project Administrator

Parkhurst, Rockhampton | $45 per hour + super

• Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times
• Depot-based role with some work-from-home flexibility
• Initial contract to 26 March 2027, with potential for extension or permanency

We're seeking a proactive Project Administrator to support Queensland transmission line construction projects. Based at the Parkhurst depot, you'll work closely with project managers, construction teams, suppliers and subcontractors to keep purchasing, documentation and workforce coordination on track.

This role offers a mix of office administration and occasional site visits, with support from an experienced business lead.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Raising, tracking and reconciling purchase orders using Ariba.
• Processing invoices and assisting with project cost tracking.
• Coordinating suppliers, obtaining quotes and maintaining delivery trackers.
• Managing project records, registers, site paperwork and compliance documentation.
• Supporting employee and subcontractor onboarding, inductions and mobilisation.
• Coordinating travel, accommodation and vehicle hire.
• Providing administrative support to project teams and the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality team.

About you

You're highly organised, comfortable working independently and confident communicating with busy site teams. You take ownership, follow through and adapt when priorities change.

You'll bring:

• Experience in project administration, site administration or a similar support role.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A practical approach to solving problems and learning new systems.

Experience in construction, utilities, energy, mining or infrastructure is highly regarded. Applicants with strong transferable administration experience from other fast-paced industries are also encouraged to apply. Ariba experience is desirable, with training available.

What's on offer

• $45 per hour plus superannuation.
• Full-time weekday hours with flexible start and finish times.
• Some work-from-home flexibility, agreed around depot and project requirements.
• A company vehicle for required site travel, with applicable travel expenses covered.
• Face-to-face onboarding, ideally commencing in the week of 9 November 2026.
• Potential for extension or a permanent opportunity as further projects commence.

Occasional regional site travel is required.