Bretts Timber and Hardware have been a Brisbane building mainstay for 108 years, growing with over 300 staff across 10 locations. Joining Bretts means joining a stable, highly respected local business where you’re set up to succeed, supported from day one, and given real room to grow.
The Job
We are looking for an organised professional to join our Commercial Hardware division and learn the ropes from some of the best project experts in the state.
As a Project Administrator you will:
- Be the organisational backbone for the General Manager and project team – managing emails, calls and calendars.
- Prepare and distribute documents, schedules and progress reports that keep builders, suppliers and site teams on track.
- Maintain project records (electronic & hard‑copy) and help chase purchase orders, quotes and deliveries.
- Schedule internal meetings, capture actions and follow them through to completion.
- Escalate delays early, keeping communication transparent and professional with both colleagues and external partners.
This is a hands‑on learning role designed for someone with up to two years’ office or project support experience who is keen to step into the fast‑paced commercial construction environment. You will be mentored daily and see projects progress from tender to hand‑over.
Skills / Experience
We’re looking for potential and attitude first. Ideal candidates will bring:
- Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration, Project Management or similar.
- Up to 2 years in an administrative, customer‑service or project support role.
- Confident Microsoft Office & Google Workspace skills; exposure to any project‑management or ERP tools a plus.
- Strong organisation, time‑management and attention to detail – you like ticking off the list.
- Clear written & verbal communication and the confidence to liaise with suppliers and site teams.
- Current Queensland Driver's Licence.
- A proactive mindset and genuine interest in construction, locksmithing or commercial hardware.
Benefits
- Career pathway – Learn directly from senior Project Managers and progress toward coordination or estimating roles.
- Stable builder supplier – Bretts has supplied Queensland projects for 108 years; we invest in our people.
- Work‑life balance – Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule and Brisbane‑based office.
- Supportive culture – Family‑owned values, safety‑first mindset and a team that celebrates wins together.
- Employee discounts on Bretts’ broad building supplies range.
- Ongoing training – Internal workshops, external courses and paid study support available.