About The Job

Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projectsWork alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environmentShape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities

About SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. SMEC provides 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 advantages 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.

Infrastructure

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The Role

Looking to build your career in project administration within major infrastructure?





We have an opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Project Administrator to support the delivery of Roads & Highways projects within a leading global consultancy. In this role, you’ll work closely with Project Managers and technical teams to ensure projects run smoothly, supporting coordination, documentation, and reporting across the project lifecycle.

Beyond core administration, you’ll gain exposure to project controls activities—including cost tracking/management, reporting, and scheduling support—helping you build valuable skills and pathways into more technical project roles. In addition, there will be opportunities to support bid preparation for upcoming opportunities.

This is an ideal role for someone early in their career who enjoys working in a structured environment, has strong organisational, written and verbal communication skills, and is keen to grow within project delivery and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day administrative support to Project Managers and project teamsAssist with the preparation and formatting of reports, presentations, and client deliverablesMaintain project documentation and ensure records are accurate and up to dateSupport project financial administration, including processing invoices and tracking cost informationAssist with maintaining project trackers, dashboards, and reportsContribute to month-end reporting activities and data updatesSupport compliance with internal systems, processes,



and governance requirementsAssist with bid and tender submissions through document coordination and formattingProvide general coordination support across multiple projects as required

About You

You are organised, dependable, and eager to develop your career in project delivery.

You Will Bring

Up to 10 years experience in administration, project coordination, or a similar support roleStrong attention to detail and ability to manage documentation and information effectivelyGood organisational and time management skills, with the ability to support multiple tasksConfidence using Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teamsA willingness to learn and develop exposure to project reporting, cost tracking, or schedulingA proactive attitude and ability to take initiative in a team environment

Desirable

Exposure to project-based environments (engineering, construction, or consulting)Basic understanding of project financials or reportingInterest in tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar systems

How To Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Carl Thiedeke – [email protected]

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

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!

📌 Project Administrator & Controller- Roads & Highways (Adelaide)
🏢 Smec
📍 Adelaide