Senior Project Administrator

Red Dust Holdings; City Of Greater Geraldton; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Superannuation paid on all hours

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Red Dust Holdings is seeking a Senior Project Administrator to join our Geraldton Head Office on a full-time, Monday to Friday basis. The role focuses on end-to-end project administration, cost tracking, and documentation control across civil projects in Western Australia.

You will support reporting requirements, coordinate day-to-day administration, and collaborate with site teams to keep projects on track. Candidates should be organised, proactive and capable of taking ownership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Project/Site Administration role, ideally within civil construction, mining or a related industry.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end administration of individual projects
• Liaising with clients and management on contracts and interpretations
• Supporting cost tracking and data entry using user-friendly systems
• Collaborating with site crews, supervisors, project teams, and HR
• Maintaining accurate records and reconciling costs
• Assisting with procurement, AP/AR, and compliance
• Using Excel and your organisational skills to manage a fast-moving workload

Skills

Project administration

Civil construction

Time management

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Take ownership of project administration in a hands-on role with ongoing training, development and long-term career growth opportunities.

22nd October, 2026

Senior Project Administrator | Full Time | Geraldton WA

Red Dust Holdings is seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Project Administrator to join our team at our Geraldton Head Office on a full-time, Monday to Friday Basis.

Reporting to our Project Administration Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the smooth and efficient delivery of our civil construction projects across Western Australia. From managing project documentation and records to supporting reporting requirements and coordinating day-to-day project administration, you’ll be someone who takes ownership, stays one step ahead and keeps projects organised and moving in the right direction.

You’ll be joining a team that works hard, supports each other and knows how to have a bit of fun along the way. We value people who ask questions, look for better ways of doing things and take pride in the quality of their work.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Administrator looking for a stable, long-term role where they can make a genuine contribution, build strong relationships across the business and continue developing your career.

About Us

Established in 2010, Red Dust Holdings (RDH) are a privately owned Civil Construction, Heavy Haulage and Mining Services Operation, offering a wide range of civil and earthmoving solutions to an extensive client base throughout Regional WA.

With a reputation for Project Accountability and Quality Delivery, our values of 'Honesty, Respect and Integrity' form the basis of our business. These values promote positive client, employee and supplier engagement along with an active sense of social responsibility and all of which leads to quality and collaborative project outcomes. We pride ourselves on our commitment to safety, project quality, and teamwork.

Our projects span from small civil construction to large projects in the civil and mining sector, such as detailed roadworks, earthworks, subdivisions, tailings dams, airport construction and major highway upgrades. RDH tenders projects, in the range of $2m and $50m.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end administration of individual projects
• Liaising with clients and management on contracts and interpretations
• Supporting cost tracking and data entry using user-friendly systems
• Collaborating with site crews, supervisors, project teams, and HR
• Maintaining accurate records and reconciling costs
• Assisting with procurement, AP/AR, and compliance
• Using Excel and your organisational skills to manage a fast-moving workload

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Project/Site Administration role, ideally within civil construction, mining or a related industry.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Confident using Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of administrative processes, maintain accurate records and ensure project documentation is up to date.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with on-site teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

• Full-time permanent position
• Competitive salary package, with weekly pay and superannuation paid on all hours worked
• Opportunity to work on large-scale and diverse civil projects.
• Ongoing training, professional development and opportunities to advance your career.
• Streamlined systems and processes designed to make your day-to-day work easier
• Privately owned Business with your genuine recognition within the company as a valued member of the team and not a number
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For a confidential discussion about the role, our projects and future opportunities, please contact our friendly Recruitment Team on [phone].