Project Administrator (Adelaide)

Project Administrator (Adelaide)

13 Nov
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Ecological Australia
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Adelaide

13 Nov

Ecological Australia

Adelaide

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Great work starts with great people. At Eco Logical Australia, A Tetra Tech Company, you'll find more than 200 environmental specialists who bring together science, curiosity and collaboration to solve complex challenges and make a positive difference.

Our Find Your People philosophy is at the heart of who we are. It means you will be surrounded by people who listen first, share expertise, embrace challenges and support each other to grow. We value different perspectives and are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.

We're committed to equal opportunity, reconciliation and creating a culturally safe workplace through our Reconciliation Action Plan and partnership with CareerTrackers, supporting First Nations University students with meaningful opportunities.

Make a difference. Think boldly. Grow your career.

What You'll Be Doing

We are seeking a highly competent Project Administrator to join our Adelaide office on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, covering a period of parental leave.

This is a busy and diverse role providing essential administrative and project-related support to our technical consultants and broader office team. You’ll work with people across all levels of the business, supporting environmental projects and helping ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Adelaide office.

You’ll be part of our company-wide team of Project Administrators and will collaborate with colleagues across Eco Logical Australia and the wider Tetra Tech network.

Your administration, organisation and coordination skills will be well utilised, with key responsibilities including:

- Providing comprehensive administrative support to a diverse and flexible team of full-time, part time and casual technical consultants, from graduates through to senior principals.

- Operating the company’s project management and financial systems, including project setup and budget maintenance, processing supplier invoices,



reconciling credit card transactions and assisting with monthly invoicing.

- Supporting report, proposal and tender preparation, including formatting, proofreading, editing and sourcing additional information where required.

- Coordinating equipment and vehicle bookings, maintenance and records.

- Organising and maintaining project, office and electronic filing systems.

- Managing stock and distribution of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other office/field supplies.

- Proactively assisting with procurement, equipment booking and field trip organisation.

- Arranging travel, accommodation and related logistics for staff undertaking fieldwork and project activities.

- Supporting the planning and coordination of office functions and events.

- Assisting with the development and implementation of administrative systems and procedures.

- Providing general support to the Operations Manager and Adelaide team as required.

What You’ll Bring To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Recent experience providing administrative support within a busy team environment.

- Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

- Excellent time management and the ability to self-manage your workload.

- Solid attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- A courteous, professional and responsive manner.

- The ability to work confidently with people across all levels of an organisation.

- A proactive, flexible and solutions-focused attitude.





- A strong sense of responsibility for completing tasks and supporting the broader team.

Experience with financial, project management or enterprise resource planning systems will be highly regarded. Experience working with Oracle systems is desirable, although training will be provided to the right candidate.

Previous experience supporting professional services, engineering, environmental or a consulting business would also be advantageous.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

You’ll love working with us because we will value your expertise, encourage your curiosity and your contributions will have a real-world impact. You'll be part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do and supports each other to succeed. We offer,

? A competitive salary.

? A welcoming, inclusive and values-driven workplace.

? Workplace flexibility.

? Paid birthday leave.

? Health & Wellbeing programs.

? Discounted health insurance (BUPA)

? Access to relevant learning, development and knowledge-sharing opportunities.

? The opportunity to contribute to purpose-driven environmental work and support a diverse team of technical professionals.

Most of all, we offer meaningful work, incredible colleagues and the opportunity to make a valuable contribution during your 12-month contract - without compromising on quality of work or quality of life.

Next Steps

If you're an Australian citizen, resident, or hold permanent working rights—and you're looking to join a supportive, values-driven organisation that prioritises workplace culture and offers genuine opportunities for growth and development—we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now

- To apply, please forward your application (including a cover letter addressing the above criteria) to our People and Culture team, via email *****@ecoaus.com.au
- For further information about the position, please contact Sarah Holt, Adelaide Operations Manager via ****@ecoaus.com.au

- Applications close: Wednesday, 25 November 2026

Come and see if our people are your people.

📌 Project Administrator (Adelaide)
🏢 Ecological Australia
📍 Adelaide

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