Team Administrator, Urban Infrastructure

• Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments and advancing industries
• Work in a truly flexible environment with an incredibly supportive team
• Environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged

Create futures worth inheriting with SMEC and the SJ Group

About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Team Administrator to support our Melbourne Urban Infrastructure team. Working closely with our engineers, you will be a vital member of the team, supporting projects and the broader administrative function.

This role is ideal for someone who brings strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset, and a passion for delivering high-quality administrative support in a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality proposals for the team
• Prepare, coordinate, and distribute documents, reports, and presentations
• Provide administrative support and coordination for the local team
• Provide functional and wider company support adhering to SMEC’s policies and procedures
• Develop effective and collaborative relationships with internal contacts and external stakeholders that contribute to the success of the business

About You

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an administrative role within a corporate environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse, multidisciplinary team
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational capability
• Proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving
• Ability to build trusted relationships and deliver high-quality service

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.

How To Apply

To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Awestha Momand – ***email_hidden***

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!