Plant Administrator

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

The Project

The Logan and Gold Coast Faster Rail (LGC) Project will double the number of rail tracks and upgrade stations for a section of the Gold Coast Line from Kuraby, a suburb approximately 16km south of Brisbane’s CBD, to Beenleigh, a suburb of Logan City.

Key elements of the project scope include:

• Approximately 20km of new tracks and rail systems between Kuraby and Beenleigh stations, increasing the corridor from two to four tracks, including reconstruction of more than half the existing alignment
• Station upgrades to improve accessibility, safety and amenity, including platform straightening, and new pedestrian bridges
• Decommissioning of the existing Loganlea Station and tie-in of new track alignment to the new Loganlea station (which will be constructed as part of a separate project)
• Level crossing removals at Kuraby, Woodridge, Bethania and Holmview
• Park 'n' ride upgrades including a new carpark at Beenleigh Station
• Extension of the cattle siding at Holmview
• Active transport facilities and paths along the majority of the corridor
• Readiness for a European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 signalling system

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Assets & Logistics Manager, your main responsibility is to ensure plant and equipment are tracked, organised, and available so project operations run smoothly. This role supports the team by managing records, coordinating logistics, and keeping information accurate and up to date.

The role includes, but is not limited to:

• Coordinate plant allocation, mobilisation, and demobilisation across project sites
• Process plant hire requests, dockets, timesheets, and invoices in a timely manner
• Reconcile plant utilisation data and support cost tracking against budgets
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams regarding plant availability and scheduling
• Support procurement activities including raising purchase orders and tracking deliveries
• Ensure all plant documentation (inspections, servicing, compliance certificates) is up to date and filed correctly
• Assist in monitoring plant maintenance schedules and coordinating servicing requirements
• Track and report on plant usage, downtime, and performance metrics
• Provide administrative support to the Assets and Logistics Manager
• Assist with audits by ensuring accurate and accessible plant records and documentation
• Maintain systems (e.g. SAP, JDE, or other asset systems) with current and reliable data
• Contribute to continuous improvement of plant processes and data management

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in an administrative role within construction, infrastructure, or logistics
• Experience with plant/equipment management, hire processes, or asset coordination
• Experience with procurement, invoicing, or cost tracking processes
• Experience using ERP or asset management systems (e.g. SAP, JDE, or similar)
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping
• Ability to analyse and reconcile data (e.g. plant usage, invoices, timesheets)
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong stakeholder coordination skills across site teams, suppliers, and managers
• Safety-focused mindset with an understanding of compliance requirements in construction environments
• Reliable and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership over tasks
• Adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach to challenges

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, mature workers, Veterans and Active Defence Reserve members, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.

How to apply