Territory Water Solutions is a Northern Territory based plumbing and civil services company delivering reliable, high-compliance water and wastewater solutions across regional and remote NT.

We work across residential, commercial, civil and industrial projects, with a strong focus on infrastructure that communities rely on — including treatment plants, pumping stations, fire services, civil plumbing and essential maintenance.

What sets us apart is how we operate:

We value safety, quality workmanship, accountability and long-term relationships. We don't chase shortcuts. We do the job properly, even in challenging environments.

With a local team and deep regional experience, we understand remote work, compliance requirements and the realities of operating in the NT. We invest in our people, support skills development and aim to build stable careers, not just fill jobs.

We're looking for an organised, proactive and capable Project Administration Officer to join our Tennant Creek team.

This role supports our Operations Manager, Lead Administrator and project delivery teams, helping keep project administration, documentation and day-to-day coordination moving.

If you're someone who enjoys keeping things organised, following tasks through and making sure nothing gets missed, this is a role where you can have a real impact.

About the Role

You'll provide day-to-day project and administrative support across our operations.

The role sits between the office and our project delivery teams, helping ensure documentation is organised, actions are followed up and the administrative side of our projects stays on track.





You'll also help take overflow administrative workload off our Operations Manager and Lead Administrator during busy periods so the broader team can keep moving.

This is a practical administration role in a busy operational environment. We're looking for someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly and finishes what they start.

What You'll Do

- Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Operations Manager, Lead Administrator and project delivery teams

- Set up, maintain and organise project folders and documentation

- Assist with document control and project administration tracking

- Coordinate meetings, action lists and follow-ups

- Track outstanding actions, documents and information

- Follow up internal and external stakeholders when information is required

- Support the team with project administration queries and documentation

- Assist with preparation and coordination of project paperwork

- Help coordinate travel and accommodation where required

- Assist with office and project logistics

- Triage phone and inbox enquiries and direct requests to the appropriate person

- Help keep project records organised, current and easy to access

- Pick up overflow administrative tasks during periods of high workload

- Help prevent administrative bottlenecks and close loops across the team

What We're Looking For

- Strong administration and organisational skills

- High attention to detail

- Ability to manage multiple priorities

- Calm and clear communication style





- Proactive approach and willingness to take ownership

- Strong follow-through and ability to finish tasks

- Confidence using Microsoft Office

- Ability to work independently and within a team

- Comfortable working in a busy, practical and operational setting

- Reliable and willing to help wherever needed to keep the team moving

Great to Have

- Previous administration experience in construction, trades, civil, maintenance or project-based services

- Experience with project administration

- Experience with document control or project filing systems

- Experience supporting field-based or operational teams

- Familiarity with job management systems

- Familiarity with Xero

- Experience coordinating travel or accommodation

- Experience working in regional or remote environments

What We Offer

- Competitive remuneration

- Full-time, ongoing role

- Busy, practical position with real impact

- Supportive local team

- Clear expectations and strong support from management

- Variety of projects across the region

- Opportunity to develop your project administration skills

- Exposure to plumbing, civil and infrastructure projects

- Stable, long-term chance for the right person

- Opportunity to grow with an established Northern Territory business

Location

Tennant Creek, NT — town-based role.

Applicants should already be located in Tennant Creek or be willing to relocate.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now and upload your resume together with a short cover letter outlining your administration experience and why you would suit a high-ownership project support role.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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📌 Project Administration Officer – Tennant Creek
🏢 Territory Water Solutions
📍 Tennant Creek