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Whether you’re a recent graduate just starting out in your career, or an experienced professional looking for recent opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.

Joining our team means working with people who care deeply about what they do and why they do it. You’ll learn from their experience and insights, while contributing your own unique perspective and skills to our projects.

We Invest In You

We seek to work with people who are energetic and passionate. In return, we’ll offer you opportunities to build your career in a business that is respectful and encouraging. Our people are our number one asset, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace that supports you.

In addition to offering competitive salaries, you’ll be rewarded with a range of additional benefits

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Project Finance Administrator (3 days Part Time), NSW

Location: Newcastle

About the Role:

Join the Umwelt Finance Team on a 3 day a week max term contract through to February 2027 and play a pivotal role in supporting our project based operations. We are seeking an experienced Finance Administrator / Project Finance Officer to assist with project and proposal setup, budget management, and the administration of financial data across the full lifecycle of our projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data within our ERP project management system, identifying potential financial risks or issues,



and contributing to practical business solutions. You will also support the continuous improvement of financial operations and transactional processes, helping to ensure efficient, high quality outcomes for the business.

Key Responsibilities:

- Administer the accurate and timely creation of proposal and projects within our ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) in accordance with the contract and work breakdown structure (WBS)
- Work with Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle to drive efficient and effective client invoicing in line with project plans and agreements
- Prepare and provide financial analysis and information to assist project managers and support commercial decisions
- Support project managers across a portfolio of projects of varying complexities, sizes, and values
- Contribute to the achievement of the broader Finance team goals
- Work in harmony with Umwelt’s values, objectives, policies, and procedures

About You:

- Minimum 4 years’ experience in project finance administration or a similar role
- Experience working with multiple consulting projects or other project financial work
- Proven history of overseeing entire project lifecycles, using work breakdown structures, and having a good understanding of standard project management processes
- Experience in working within an ERP
- Well-developed time management skills
- Strong organisation skills to succeed at managing multiple ongoing tasks
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 suite (Teams, Word, Excel)




- Experience using Project Management software will be highly regarded

This position requires excellent skills in engaging with stakeholders, as well as experience in project finance.

Join the Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, . Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion is Valued and Supported

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where team members from all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging and mutual respect. Our team are privileged to work closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for all of our advertised roles. We’re also actively transitioning to the next stage of our RAP journey (from Reflect to Innovate).

Fostering a diverse and inclusive environment isn’t only about enriching our workplace culture. It also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do.

Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

A Focus on Your Career Pathway

Your growth and professional development is greatly valued by the Umwelt team. We strive to be a preferred employer that attracts and retains our people. That’s why we offer comprehensive training programs, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a functioning mentorship system to help you flourish in your chosen field, wherever you’re at in your career.

📌 Project Finance Administrator (3 days Part Time), NSW (Newcastle)
🏢 Umwelt
📍 Newcastle