Site Administrator

McConnell Dowell; Perth; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McConnell Dowell is seeking an organized Site Administrator to support a major infrastructure project in Perth. Two opportunities exist: one in Adelaide Terrace overlooking the Swan River, and another at the project site south of the river.

Both roles are Perth-based with no FIFO roster and offer exposure to large-scale WA infrastructure work. You will work closely with Project Managers to keep daily operations smooth, coordinating office tasks, payroll records, invoices, reports and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, ideally within construction, infrastructure or a project environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Clear communication and a professional, approachable manner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day office and project administration.
• Maintain cost records, process orders and check invoices against supporting documentation.
• Collate timesheets and maintain payroll and personnel records.
• Manage document control, filing systems and project registers.
• Coordinate office requirements, meetings, travel and accommodation.
• Prepare reports and correspondence while providing responsive administrative support to the project team.

Skills

Administrative experience

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication

Proactive

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

McConnell Dowell MCD are looking for an organised and proactive Site Administrator to join our team supporting a significant infrastructure project in Perth.

We have two opportunities available, with one position based in our Adelaide Terrace office overlooking the Swan River which will support local and regional activity. The other based at our project site south of the river. Both offer the opportunity to contribute to a major project and build lasting experience within a well-established infrastructure business.

Why us?

• Join a respected infrastructure leader with a strong reputation for delivering complex projects.
• Contribute to major WA infrastructure projects, the ones you want on your CV!
• Stay local, with a Perth-based role and no FIFO roster, home every night.
• Start in our well-appointed Adelaide Terrace office, with sweeping views across the Swan River.
• Play a valued role in delivering infrastructure that will leave a lasting legacy for Perth.

What you'll be doing:

Working closely with the Project Managers and wider project teams, you’ll help keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include

• Coordinate day-to-day office and project administration.
• Maintain cost records, process orders and check invoices against supporting documentation.
• Collate timesheets and maintain payroll and personnel records.
• Manage document control, filing systems and project registers.
• Coordinate office requirements, meetings, travel and accommodation.
• Prepare reports and correspondence while providing responsive administrative support to the project team.

What you'll bring

You’re someone who takes pride in keeping things organised, enjoys supporting a busy team and can confidently manage competing priorities. You’ll also bring:

• Experience in administration, ideally within construction, infrastructure or a project environment.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Clear communication skills and a professional, approachable manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Sound numeracy and attention to detail when handling financial and payroll information.
• Ability to learn new systems, adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively.

About Us

McConnell Dowell - Creative Construction

Our purpose isProviding a Better Life.We do that through delivering projects that connect, support and sustain communities, and through providing career opportunities that challenge, reward and grow our people.

From remote major resources and energy projects to city-shaping transport and water infrastructure, we have constructed thousands of high-quality, complex projects for our customers and communities over more than 60 years, in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia.

We are an equal opportunity employer. People of all ages, abilities, sexual orientation, gender identities & cultures including Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note all successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol checks.

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.