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Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre:

Seymour Whyte, in a Joint Venture with Vinci Grande Projects and Beca, have been selected by ICON water to embark on the Design and Construct upgrade of the Lower Molonglo Water Quality Control Centre (LMWQCC), the ACT’s primary wastewater treatment facility and the largest of its kind in inland Australia. This 4-year project will modernise the plant’s solids handling system while preparing for future growth and potential updates to air emission standards. Located near central Canberra, the project will enhance and support the region’s critical infrastructure.

About Seymour Whyte:

For over 30 years, Seymour Whyte has been a leading civil contracting business in Australia. We combine the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2 contractor with the expertise of a Tier 1 company. Now, with the enhanced resources of VINCI, one of the world's largest and most prestigious construction companies, we offer our employees and clients the best of three worlds.

Employee Benefits:

Join a workplace that truly values and supports its employees. We offer flexible health and wellbeing programs to ensure you stay at your best, along with competitive pay that reflects your worth. Our unique bonus scheme rewards your hard work, and through our partnership with VINCI, you can grow your investment with our generous employee share program. We believe in a healthy work-life balance, offering a purchased leave program and paid parental leave. Additionally, enjoy peace of mind with salary continuance insurance, be part of an inclusive culture, and celebrate your birthday with a paid day off.

About the role:

The Project Administrator role at Seymour Whyte focuses on providing comprehensive administrative and commercial support to project teams, emphasizing safe delivery, collaboration, and integrity. This position demands proficiency in job costing, purchasing, and project documentation to ensure efficient site operations and project progress.

• Core responsibilities include site administration, duties include reception, mail handling, filing, minute taking, data entry, purchasing for site needs, and maintaining vehicle, plant, and equipment registers.
• Involves managing project leave registers, coordinating meetings, travel arrangements, and maintaining project files. 
• Financial and commercial support tasks, such as inputs delivery dockets, orders, subcontractor details, and invoices into the job costing system, checks invoice authorizations, assists with valuation of progress claims, claim preparation, and project cost forecasting. 
• Coordinate site-based travel, accommodation, and relocation arrangements.

About you:

• Candidates should have demonstrated exposure to job costing, purchasing and accounts ideally within the construction industry. 
• Certificate III in Business Administration or similar
• High level of data entry skills.
• Viewpoint or similar job costing program experience.
• Driver’s license.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction to having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Seymour Whyte and contribute to a successful and sustainable future.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.

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To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494493

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.