At a Glance
- Tasks: Support critical defence projects by managing documentation and project administration.
- Company: Join a global leader in fuel and energy solutions with a diverse team.
- Benefits: Career growth opportunities, collaborative environment, and Melbourne-based role.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with exposure to complex engineering projects.
- Why this job: Contribute to meaningful projects that support the Australian Defence Force.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in project administration or similar roles, strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
Support Projects That Matter
At World Fuel, we deliver innovative fuel and energy solutions that support critical operations around the world. As part of our Defence Solutions business, we partner with the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to develop and deliver safe, sustainable, and deployable energy solutions that support defence readiness across Australia and the Indo-Pacific region.
We're looking for an organised and proactive Project Administrator to join our Melbourne team and support the delivery of Joint Project 8190, a major Australian Defence capability program modernizing deployable fuel infrastructure for the Australian Defence Force. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with project administration, document control, engineering, construction, or defence industry experience who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to meaningful, high-profile projects.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of projects supporting the Australian Defence Force
- Work alongside experienced commercial, project management, and engineering professionals
- Exposure to complex engineering and infrastructure projects
- Join a global organisation with opportunities for career growth
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Melbourne-based role with a stable and growing business
About the Role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you'll provide project administration and document management support across our Commercial, Project Management, and Engineering teams. You'll play a critical role in ensuring project documentation is accurate, organised, compliant, and accessible throughout the project lifecycle.
What You'll Be Doing
- Project Documentation & Control
- Manage the receipt, distribution, storage, and retention of project documentation
- Maintain document registers and tracking systems
- Process incoming and outgoing project correspondence
- Support engineering drawing and document management activities
- Ensure document control procedures are followed and identify process improvements
- Project Administration
- Support project managers and technical teams with administrative activities
- Prepare reports, registers, meeting documentation, and presentation materials
- Assist with project reporting and document submissions
- Maintain confidential records and project files
- Coordinate and track deliverables from suppliers, subcontractors, and customers
- Systems & Compliance
- Create and maintain asset documentation within document management systems
- Support compliance with project and contractual documentation requirements
- Monitor document status and submission schedules
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives across project administration processes
What We're Looking For
Essential Experience
- 5+ years' experience in project administration, document control, project support, or a similar role
- Experience supporting engineering, defence, construction, infrastructure, or technical projects
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Desirable Experience
- Experience using document management systems such as SharePoint, IBM Maximo, Aconex, TeamBinder, or similar platforms
- Experience supporting defence-related projects
- Understanding of engineering drawings and technical documentation
- Experience working with subcontractors and project delivery teams
What Will Make You Successful
- You are highly organised and detail-oriented
- Proactive and resourceful
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working with confidential information
- Passionate about supporting successful project delivery
- Someone who enjoys bringing structure and organisation to complex projects
If you're looking for an opportunity to support meaningful projects, work with experienced professionals, and build your career in a growing global organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Project Adminstrator | Defence Programs in Melbourne employer: World Kinect
At World Kinect Corporation, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from extensive growth opportunities within a Fortune 100 company, where their contributions directly impact our global success in the energy sector. Located in Sydney, our team enjoys a vibrant city life while working in a high-performance environment that values detail-oriented and analytical skills.
