Project Administrator

Job description

Your new company

Hays is partnered with an Australian infrastructure organisation responsible for delivering and maintaining critical energy assets that support communities, businesses and industries across the country. With a diverse portfolio spanning gas, electricity and renewable energy infrastructure, they play a vital role in ensuring reliable energy supply while supporting Australia's transition to a lower-carbon future. If this role sounds like the right fit for your experience and career goals, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Your new role

The Project Administrator role exists to provide timely, effective and accurate administrative support to the Major Projects team to enable the team to efficiently execute its responsibilities and portfolio of projects

  • Make travel and accommodation bookings in accordance with Travel Policy and processes.
  • Work with Procurement and Purchasing functions to ensure timely engagement of contractors and purchase of materials and equipment, including raising of purchase requisitions.
  • Processing expense claims.
  • Ordering and collection of IT equipment for starters and leavers.
  • Ordering, allocation and monitoring of project team equipment.
  • Arranging and performing site inductions.
  • Arrange and attend meetings, taking and distributing meeting minutes as required.
  • Assist in the development of project documentation and reporting including updates and presentations.
  • Update and maintain the project databases with information on projects, including project details, achievements and risks.
  • Follow up document workflow actions.
  • Undertake all activities with a continuous improvement mindset.

What you'll need to succeed

  • 3+ years’ experience in a similar project administration
  • Demonstrated competency and experience in supporting the development and execution of engineering projects
  • Experience in supporting engineering and project management teams
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • High level of proficiency with computer systems, particularly MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience working in the Microsoft SharePoint environment
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work autonomously and prioritise own workload
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines

What you'll get in return

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a significant energy infrastructure project while working alongside experienced project delivery professionals in a high-performing Major Projects team. You will be working 14 days on / 7 off roster with a 56 hour work week. Contract from August 2026 to March 2029 paying $50/hr + Superannuation based in the Western Downs region.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in hearing more, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.



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Job Summary

  • Published on: 15 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Office Support
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Temporary
  • Salary:
  • Location: QLD - Brisbane Southside
  • Job Nature: Temporary

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: QLD - Brisbane Southside