At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide admin support to the Maintenance Services team and improve processes.
- Company: Join Port Waratah, a leader in logistics and material handling for over 50 years.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, health perks, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a sustainable company while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in admin roles, strong communication, and Microsoft Office skills.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
Port Waratah Coal Services is a world-leading logistics and material handling facility, driving economic growth in Newcastle and the Hunter region for over 50 years. We specialise in receiving, stockpiling, blending, and loading coal for export. At Port Waratah, we believe in our obligation to operate responsibly and sustainably, and we encourage a culture of shared responsibility and accountability through all levels of our business. We build strong relationships and work cooperatively with our people, customers and our community to continuously improve our performance and contribute to a smart, sustainable and vibrant Newcastle.
We seek individuals who bring diverse perspectives, a continuous improvement mindset, and align with our core values: caring, excellence, integrity, and progress.
About the role:
Reporting to the Manager Maintenance Services, this onsite role provides administration support to the Maintenance Services team. Working closely with leaders, engineers, and other stakeholders, you will help ensure information, processes and administrative activities are coordinated effectively to support the safe and reliable operation of Port Waratah's assets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintain accurate and high-quality technical documentation, records and information systems.
- Provide administrative and coordination support for meetings, presentations, team events and internal communications.
- Identify and progress opportunities to improve administrative processes, document control and information management practices.
- Support the team with day-to-day administrative priorities and respond flexibly to changing operational requirements.
Skills and Experience:
- Experience in an administration support role, ideally within Heavy Industry or a similar operational environment.
- Experience managing technical documentation, records and information systems.
- Effective organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
- Well-developed communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with qualifications in Business Administration or a related discipline highly regarded.
Competitive remuneration, including 18.5% Superannuation and bonus programme. Work to Live culture, including generous leave entitlements. Health and Wellbeing benefits; gym membership/ on-site gyms, exercise physiologists, personal health assessments, Employee Assistance Program.
Applications Close: 8 November 2026
We take a wide lens to our definition of diversity and encourage applications from those with diversity dimensions across gender, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disabilities, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural background, and identity including identifying as from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, socio-economic background etc.
Administration Support Officer in Newcastle employer: Port Waratah Coal Services Limited
Port Waratah Coal Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Newcastle that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, competitive remuneration, and generous leave entitlements, we empower our team to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to the economic growth of the Hunter region. Join us to be part of a culture that values diversity, continuous improvement, and meaningful engagement with the community.
Contact Details:
Port Waratah Coal Services Limited Recruitment Team
