Build your career within our growing Kennards Major Projects division
Coordinate equipment hire across some of Australia's major project sites
Kennards Major Projects (KMP) supports some of Australia's largest construction and infrastructure projects, working closely with our customers, Project Managers and branch network to keep projects moving.
We're looking for a Hire Controller to join our KMP team and provide high-quality coordination and support across a portfolio of major projects.
About the role
This is a fast-paced role where no two days are quite the same.
You'll be coordinating hire requirements, working with multiple stakeholders and helping make sure our customers get the equipment and service they need, when they need it.
What you'll be doing:
Working closely with our KMP Project Managers, customers and Kennards Hire branches, you'll:
Coordinate equipment hire requirements across a portfolio of major projects
Create and manage hire contracts and ensure information is accurate and up to date
Liaise with branches to coordinate equipment availability, deliveries and project requirements
Maintain regular communication with customers and provide support when Project Managers are unavailable
Raise purchase orders and provide administrative support to Project Managers
Convert approved quotes and help coordinate equipment requirements
Monitor project activity and follow up outstanding actions
Maintain accurate information within Baseplan and other relevant systems
Work closely with the wider KMP team to deliver a consistent, high-quality customer experience
Support our Quality Operations Management standards and protected ways of working
About you
You're organised,



proactive and comfortable managing plenty of moving parts at once.
You enjoy solving problems, communicating with different people and making sure things get done.
You'll bring:
Strong customer service and communication skills
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Confidence working with customers and internal stakeholders
A practical, solutions-focused approach
Strong computer and administration skills
Experience within equipment hire, construction, projects or a similar operational environment will be highly regarded
Most importantly, you'll be a team player who lives our values, looks out for their mates and wants to deliver a great experience for our customers.
Why Kennards Hire?
Family-owned since ****, Kennards Hire is the largest family-owned equipment hire company in Australia and New Zealand, with 2,000+ team members across 200+ locations.
Our goal is simple: to be the best hire company in the world by backing our people and making our customers' jobs easy.
When you join Kennards, you're part of a team that genuinely supports each other.
We recognise contribution with benefits that matter:
Profit share bonuses
Discounted equipment hire for personal projects
Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers
Leave conversion options for better work–life balance
Salary continuance insurance & additional 1% superannuation after 5 years
Salary sacrifice options
WHEREFIT health, fitness and lifestyle discounts
So, whether you're starting out, switching roles, changing industries or ready to make your next career move, With Kennards Hire You Can.
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📌 Kmp Hire Controller (South Australia)
🏢 Kennards Hire
📍 South Australia