A great lifestyle in a treasured environment, this is life at PSC!
The opportunity
Our Capital Works section is looking for an experienced Contracts and Project Administrator for the Civil Projects & Road Maintenance Council Contract (RMCC) Team. We want a proactive administrator with civil construction or asset maintenance experience to support our project delivery. In this role, you will manage contract and procurement administration, streamline processes, and make independent decisions that drive great project results.
You will coordinate project documentation in line with risk systems, legislation, and industry standards. Drawing on your background, you will establish clear document control systems, manage purchasing with stakeholders, and track costs to keep civil projects on budget. If you are a solutions-focused team player who values process improvement and customer engagement, you will thrive in our supportive team.
- This is a permanent opportunity – working full-time, 35 hours / week + access to a flexible working arrangement
- Base Salary Range: $76,165 - $89,528 pa based on 35 hours / week + 12% superannuation + $2,562 retention allowance
- You will be working from PSC Administration Building, Raymond Terrace
The key responsibilities within this role can be found in the position description; click here to view the position description.
We’re all about putting the right people, in the right role! Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant field and/or demonstrated experience
- Sound understanding of the project management principles and how they are applied in the civil construction environment
- Effective computer skills, including a strong ability in the use of the Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of contracts, procurement and purchasing processes and relevant legislation
This is life at PSC!
- Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements, flexible work options and leave in lieu
- Long service leave when you’ve been with us for just over 5 years
- Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge when you need it
- Industry leading Paid Parental Leave accessible for all employees – regardless of how you became a parent, we offer 14 weeks that can be taken within 2 years from the birth, adoption, or long-term foster care of your child.
- PSCare Day available to all employees to take in addition to your regular leave entitlements
- Confidential support (including mental health) through our employee assistance program
- Award winning health and wellbeing program PSCare, Workers Health Initiative with access to a broad range of gyms in the area, and discounted health insurance
- Free parking on site and a convenient local shopping centre
- Coffee and food to keep you sustained at our on-site café
- And lots more…
Enough about us, we want to hear about you! So tell us about…
- Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals?
- Tell us about a time you joined a project midway through. How did you get up to speed?
Ready to Apply? Here’s what you need to know
Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 2 August 2026
Contact: Adam Smith, Civil Projects & RMCC Leader on 0401 232 265
For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for ‘How to Apply’
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description and our organisation Values
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