Project Administrator

Hussey Corp is a locally owned and operated business with a strong presence in Weipa and Cairns, Queensland. We deliver a diverse range of services across Heavy Industrial Electrical, Civil Construction, Construction Project Management, Civil Concrete Construction, and Plant & Equipment Hire.

We proudly service Weipa, Groote Eylandt, and Cairns, with recent expansion into the Cloncurry region, supporting a variety of mining, government, and local infrastructure projects.

Our Vision
Our vision is to be North Queensland’s most trusted partner for civil and electrical contracting, HVAC, labour, and equipment hire. We are committed to achieving this through strong safety leadership, operational excellence, and meaningful community engagement.

The Opportunity
To support our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Administrator to join our team. This position is essential for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

This is a Full-time role on an 8/6 roster, offering FIFO arrangements from Cairns to our Project site at Amrun, operated by Rio Tinto. Please note, Amrun runs as a dry camp

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support across tendering, mobilisation, delivery, and close‑out.
• Coordinate project setup, mobilisation activities, and document control systems.
• Coordinate onboarding, compliance documentation, inductions, and workforce scheduling
• Arrange travel and logistics for personnel, including mobilisation to site.
• Support reporting, maintaining project registers and accurate documentation.
• Assist with progress claims, cost tracking, and contract administration tasks.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams; coordinate meetings and actions.
• Ensure adherence to company systems and compliance with quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

About you:

• Experience in a project administration role within construction, mining, or infrastructure
• Demonstrated understanding of the project lifecycle from tender through to delivery and completion
• Familiarity with site-based project activities and mobilisation requirements
• Strong document control and reporting experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management systems
• High level of organisation, accuracy, and attention to detail

Why Join us

• Be part of a progressive, privately owned business with strong growth ambitions
• Work closely with senior leadership and contribute directly to strategic decision-making
• Thrive in a dynamic, varied, and fast-moving work environment
• Make a real impact by shaping systems, improving processes, and driving commercial performance
• Join a supportive team culture with genuine long-term career development opportunities
• Attractive remuneration package tailored to your experience and expertise

Application requirements

Please submit the following:

• Your resume, and
• A suitability statement (maximum two pages)

Pre‑employment Checks

Pre‑employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees.
If you are successful, you may be required to provide a National Police Check.