Finance Plant Administrator

M6 Stage 1 Project - Sydney

About the Project

M6 Stage 1 is a major transport infrastructure project that will transform connectivity across Southern Sydney through the delivery of a new underground motorway linking President Avenue at Kogarah to the WestConnex network at Arncliffe.

The project comprises twin motorway tunnels, ventilation facilities, surface road upgrades, complex underground works, and associated mechanical, electrical and civil infrastructure. Upon completion, M6 Stage 1 will enhance travel efficiency, reduce congestion, and support Sydney's growing transport requirements.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Finance Plant Administrator to join our M6 Stage 1 team.

This role is responsible for the financial and administrative management of plant and equipment operations across the project. Working closely with the Plant Manager, Plant Engineers, Project Controls and Finance teams, you will ensure accurate processing of plant-related costs, Capex claims, purchase orders, invoices, asset records and financial reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a background in accounting, finance administration, plant administration, fleet administration, or project controls who is looking to further develop their career within a major tunnelling and infrastructure project.

This is a full-time site-based position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage plant-related purchase orders, invoices and supplier accounts.
• Process and reconcile plant expenditure, equipment costs and operational charges.
• Assist with the preparation, submission and tracking of Capital Expenditure (Capex) claims.
• Monitor plant budgets and provide cost tracking support to project management teams.
• Maintain plant asset registers and cost allocation records.
• Coordinate monthly financial reporting relating to plant and equipment activities.
• Support forecasting, accruals and plant cost reconciliation processes.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding invoicing discrepancies and payment enquiries.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment mobilisation, demobilisation and hire costs.
• Assist with auditing and compliance requirements relating to plant assets and expenditure.
• Track maintenance-related costs and support reporting on equipment performance and lifecycle expenditure.
• Maintain project documentation, correspondence and financial records in accordance with project requirements.
• Provide administration support to the Plant and Finance teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, plant administration and cost management processes.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline is highly regarded.
• Previous experience in Finance Administration, Plant Administration, Project Administration, Accounts Payable or a similar role.
• Experience within construction, tunnelling, infrastructure, mining or heavy industrial environments highly regarded.
• Demonstrated experience processing invoices, purchase orders and supplier reconciliations.
• Understanding of Capex, asset management and project cost control principles.
• Strong financial acumen and attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to analyse data and prepare accurate reports.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with ERP, asset management or maintenance systems is advantageous.
• Ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced project environment.

Why Join M6 Stage 1?

• Opportunity to contribute to one of Sydney's largest infrastructure developments.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Long-term career opportunities across major transport and tunnelling projects.
• Exposure to large-scale plant operations and project finance functions.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive team culture and industry-leading project environment.
• Employee wellbeing, recognition and reward programs.

Ideal Backgrounds

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Plant Administration
• Fleet Administration
• Finance Administration
• Accounts Payable
• Cost Control
• Project Controls Administration
• Asset Administration
• Maintenance Administration
• Construction Administration

If you have a passion for financial administration, asset management and supporting major infrastructure delivery, we encourage you to apply and become part of the M6 Stage 1 Project team.