About the project
McConnell Dowell, in Joint Venture with SRG, has been awarded the Goldfields and Agricultural Water Supply Scheme (GAWSS) Project for Water Corporation — a major infrastructure program that will help secure Western Australia's water network for decades to come.

This significant project includes the renewal of critical water infrastructure across regional WA, improving reliability and resilience for communities throughout the Goldfields and Wheatbelt.

Project highlights:
Renew 44.5km of ageing Goldfields pipeline. Upgrade critical valves to improve network reliability. Expand the Binduli Reservoir to double water storage capacity. Work across the Merredin, Westonia and Yilgarn regions.
About the role
We are looking for a proactive Site Administrator to help keep our project running efficiently from our Merredin site. You will be the go-to person for day-to-day site administration, supporting our Project Manager and site team while ensuring everything behind the scenes is organized and operating smoothly.

Key information: This role is offered on a 2:1 Drive-In Drive-Out (DIDO) roster, working approximately 11-hour days (7:00am-6:00pm). Commercial accommodation and meals are provided, making it ideal for someone based in regional WA or willing to regularly travel to Merredin.

Key responsibilities Coordinate onboarding, inductions, accommodation and site logistics. Support payroll, timesheets, purchase orders and invoice processing. Maintain site office supplies, PPE, uniforms and general administration. Manage project records, documentation and filing systems. Provide administrative support to the Project Manager and wider site team.
Don't tick all the boxes? If you don't meet every requirement but have relevant experience or transferable skills, we encourage you to apply. You may be a great fit for this role or other opportunities within McConnell Dowell.





What will you bring? Previous experience in site administration, project administration or office coordination within construction, mining or infrastructure. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities. Confident using Microsoft Office and administrative systems (experience with project systems is advantageous). A current driver's license and the ability to work a DIDO roster to Merredin (local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply).
What's in it for you? Work on a high-profile Water Corporation infrastructure project. 2:1 DIDO roster with commercial accommodation and meals provided. Generous site uplift and the prospect to work with an experienced project team. Career development within one of Australia's leading construction businesses.
About Us
McConnell Dowell - Creative Construction
Our purpose is Providing a Better Life. For more than 60 years, we've delivered high-quality, complex projects across Australia, Current Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia, connecting communities and supporting economic growth.

We offer a wide variety of projects, roles, and locations, with opportunities to develop your career through mentoring, training, and hands-on experience. Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and inclusive, where you can make a real impact on both projects and people's lives. We are committed to creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and able to grow.

We actively celebrate diversity and inclusion, encourage all individuals to bring their ideas and be themselves.

All successful applicants must hold valid work rights for Australia and pass a satisfactory pre-employment medical, which may include drug and alcohol checks.

Join us, be you, and help create better together. Apply now!

This role is being sourced through McConnell Dowell directly and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.

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