Site Administators

UGL; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

UGL Industrials is seeking an experienced Site Administrator to support operations on a major Outback Queensland project, from November 2026 to May 2027.

The role requires coordinating mobilisation, onboarding, training records and roster management, while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring safety and compliance across all site personnel.

On-site for extended periods, with travel logistics including direct charter flights from Townsville and other hubs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an administrative role within heavy industrial, mining, construction, shutdown, or high-volume project environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with site personnel, leadership teams, and client stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating flights, site onboarding, inductions, training records, and workforce compliance documentation.
• Experience in training and workforce compliance administration will be highly regarded.
• Ability to maintain accurate personnel, competency, and training records in line with project and client requirements.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment.
• Ability to work on-site for extended periods and adapt to varying work schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support site operations through administration, mobilisation coordination, reporting, and roster management.
• Coordinate flights, onboarding, inductions, and training records for workforce compliance.
• Maintain personnel, competency, and training records per project requirements.
• Ensure effective communication across all levels of the project and with stakeholders.
• Foster a safe and productive work environment on site.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

UGL Industrials is seeking experienced Site Administrators to join our team for a major project in Outback Queensland, commencing November 2026 and continuing through to May 2027.

Located approximately 150km south-east of Mount Isa, this site-based opportunity offers direct charter flights from Townsville, with additional points of hire available from Brisbane and Cairns for approved candidates.

During the pre-shutdown phase, the roster will be 8 days on, 6 days off, transitioning to 13 days on, 1 day off during execution.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly experienced team with a proven track record of delivering quality outcomes while working collaboratively with our customers to provide innovative solutions.

About the Role

As a Site Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting site operations through effective administration, mobilisation coordination, training and competency tracking, reporting, roster management, and communication across all levels of the project.

To be Successful, You Will Have:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an administrative role within a heavy industrial, mining, construction, shutdown, or high-volume project environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with site personnel, leadership teams, and client stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience coordinating flights, site onboarding, inductions, training records, and workforce compliance documentation
• Experience in a training and workforce compliance administration capacity will be highly regarded
• Ability to maintain accurate personnel, competency, and training records in line with project and client requirements
• A demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment
• The ability to work on-site for extended periods and adapt to varying work schedules as required by project demands
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Project work from November 2026 through to May 2027
• Charter flights provided from Townsville, with approved travel options from Brisbane and Cairns
• The chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and performance

Please note that successful applicants will be required to undergo a comprehensive pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol screening. Random drug and alcohol testing is conducted on site throughout the project.

What Makes You Right for UGL

• Genuine commitment to health, safety, and wellbeing
• Ability to thrive in a high-performance project environment
• Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• Strong team orientation and willingness to contribute to shared success
• Professional approach with excellent attention to detail

About Us

UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction, and maintenance services. We operate across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water, and defence sectors.

As part of the CIMIC Group, UGL partners with some of Australia's largest companies and government organisations, delivering innovative solutions across critical infrastructure and essential industries.

UGL values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating an environment where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.