About Us
At Burchills, our purpose is to make life easier and more rewarding for those creating great places of the future. From concept to completion, our consulting engineers and scientists deliver industry-leading engineering and environmental solutions, driven by a genuine passion for putting people first.
Headquartered on the Gold Coast, we operate across the Australian East Coast, with offices throughout Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales. We partner with private, institutional and government clients to deliver civil, structural, water, traffic, dilapidation and environmental engineering and scientific services.
About The Role
The Project Administrator plays a crucial role in supporting the successful execution of projects within our organisation. This permanent full‑time position is aligned to our Gold Coast office, however candidates may be based in Brisbane or surrounding areas, provided they are able to travel regularly to the Gold Coast. The role involves coordinating project activities, managing documentation, and supporting clear communication across project teams.
You will be able to confidently:
- Assist in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
- Coordinate project meetings, prepare agendas, and document minutes for distribution.
- Maintain project documentation, including reports, schedules, and correspondence.
- Facilitate communication between project stakeholders and team members.
- Monitor project progress and provide regular updates to management.
- Assist in the preparation of project proposals and presentations.
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
About You
The ideal candidate will play a key role in the successful delivery of projects, bringing strong organisational skills, the ability to multitask effectively, and the confidence to coordinate teams and support project stakeholders while ensuring deadlines are met.
- Proven experience in Project Administration or a similar role.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Project Management Software and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Why You’ll Love It Here!
At Burchills, we’re proud of a culture built on trust, flexibility, and support. We encourage people to grow their skills, take ownership of their work, and build meaningful, long-term careers. You’ll be part of a collaborative team contributing to projects that help shape better communities.
Why Choose Burchills?
- A flexible, trust-based culture that supports autonomy and work-life balance
- Six-monthly bonus structure
- Supportive, family-friendly, values-driven culture
- Complimentary coffee and a well-stocked office kitchen with a variety of snacks
- Strong pipeline of diverse projects and a fast-paced delivery environment
- 100% flexible working hours & location, but regular travel to Toowoomba is essential
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for career development, coaching, and mentoring
- Work amongst collaborative, multidisciplinary teams across Civil, Water, Environmental and Traffic Engineering
