Senior Site Administrator

Suburban Connect is a consortium of global leaders in tunnelling including CPB Contractors, Ghella and Acciona Construction delivering the Tunnels South package on Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East, on behalf of Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA).

We have a broad range of roles available to build our diverse and inclusive workforce, including construction and engineering, planning and environmental management, corporate support, administration, communications and many others.

SRL East from Cheltenham to Box Hill is now under construction, with tunnelling to start in 2026 and trains to be running by 2035.

Suburban Connect is constructing the 16kms of tunnels between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley using 4 tunnel boring machines and a range of excavation methods. The works also include 55 cross passages, 2 tunnel portal structures, 2 station box excavations and associated supports.

We are building on the strong foundations of our unique history to create a successful and sustainable future. Safely delivering next-generation infrastructure that better connects people and transforms communities is at the heart of what we do.

We are recruiting for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander/First Nations Identified Roles

What can our construction projects build for you?

• Increased access to employment, training, and development opportunities
• Maximising supplier opportunities for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned businesses
  
  

Building sustainable and respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples across Australia is a key focus for our company and we are committed to making a positive impact to people’s lives.

Primary Purpose Of The Position

To oversee and provide efficient and effective administrative planning and support to project(s) and site(s) ensuring that corporate policy is adhered to.

The Key Responsibilities Of The Role Include

Subcontract Administration

• Administer executed contracts to correctly value variation claims and facilitate the prompt completion of the project works.
• Maintain and update procurement and subcontract registers as needed to facilitate management oversight of the commercial function.
  
  

Financial Administration

• Utilise JDE to set up and administer subcontractor payment claims and invoices within the agreed terms of our subcontracts.
• Collect and submit accrual information monthly to enable accurate presentation of the Cost to Date position.
  
  

Project Controls / Forecasting

• Assist with the collection of daily site production data (incl dockets) so that the project can assess expected daily expenditure and the associated production levels.
• Work with engineers to review the costs and quantities to ensure that the forecast cost at completion is accurate, reliable and justifiable.
  
  

General Administration

• Support the wider project team with administrative tasks as required, noting that such tasks will depend on the successful candidate and their capability in the wider areas.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a site administration capacity.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
• Construction/Mining Industry project experience a plus
  
  

Working with us you will have access to support internally through our First Nations Staff Network as well as our mentoring program.

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identified role, classified under the ‘Special Measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be considered/eligible to apply.