Site Administrator - Marine & Piling

Austral Construction is an established Engineering Contractor providing services to the Mining and Infrastructure sectors. We have a strong and proud history of delivering diverse projects on time and within budget and we embrace and execute our mission statement; 'To deliver safe, sustainable, high-quality projects and services which uphold our core values and the Austral Construction legacy'.

We are currently seeking a site-based Site Administrator who has worked in Marine & Piling Construction to join our busy team on a 2/1 FIFO roster assisting with project and site administration and mobilisation. Reporting to the Supervisors on site, you will be responsible for the general onboarding coordination, arranging pre‑employment medicals, assisting with preparing and maintaining rosters, travel arrangements, procurement and ensuring internal and external requests are fulfilled and achieving all deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assisting new starters by forecasting requirements and preparing for their arrival
• Organising employment paperwork, medicals and training where required
• Ordering and allocating Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Arranging flights and accommodation for site‑based personnel, visitors and contractors
• Maintaining and updating weekly rosters and staff registers
• Maintaining Timesheets and updating data for weekly wages
• Raising purchase order requisitions as required
• Negotiating with suppliers, following up on orders and taking delivery of purchases

Position requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a mobilisation role
• Accepting candidates Australia wide
• Construction or mining industry mobilisation experience is essential
• High level of accuracy, and aptitude for identifying potential disruptions with travel bookings and rosters
• Experience with Pronto or similar ERP is desired though not essential
• Friendly and professional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders
• A team player who can ensure consistent workflow and smooth transitions between rosters and shifts
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook
• Previous experience working with complex rosters will be favourably considered

What's on offer

• Competitive remuneration package
• Variety of daily tasks
• Be part of an engaged team and fun working environment

Australian work rights are required for this position.

Successful candidates will be required to pass a full medical, online tests and inductions.

If this position sounds like the rewarding role that you have been seeking, please apply and attach a current CV detailing your suitability for the role.

Application questions

• Do you have data entry experience?
• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Site Administrator?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Are you willing to undergo a pre‑employment medical check?
• Do you have experience using Pronto?
• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?
• Do you have experience in administration?

All applicants will be reviewed for shortlisting. Should your application be shortlisted we will contact you.

Austral Construction is committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+ and other diversity groups.