Senior Project Administrator

About the role

Red Dust Holdings, a civil construction, heavy haulage and mining services operation established in 2010, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Administrator for its Geraldton head office. The role reports to the Project Administration Manager and supports the delivery of civil construction projects across Western Australia, from managing project documentation and records to supporting reporting and coordinating day-to-day administration. It is a full-time, Monday to Friday position.

Key responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end administration of individual projects
• Liaise with clients and management on contracts and their interpretations
• Support cost tracking and data entry using user-friendly systems
• Collaborate with site crews, supervisors, project teams and HR
• Maintain accurate records and reconcile costs
• Assist with procurement, accounts payable/receivable and compliance
• Manage a fast-moving workload using Excel and organisational skills

Required profile

• Proven experience in a project or site administration role, ideally in civil construction, mining or a related industry
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, able to handle competing priorities across multiple projects
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to resolving issues
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with on-site teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Required skills

• Confident use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Able to take ownership of administrative processes and keep project documentation up to date

What we offer

• Full-time permanent position with competitive salary, weekly pay and superannuation on all hours worked
• Work on large-scale civil projects, with ongoing training and professional development
• Streamlined systems and processes
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)