The Role & Project

The M80 Ring Road Alliance (comprising of MACA, Acciona and AECOM) has been selected to design and construct the M80 Ring Road Completion Project. We are seeking to appoint a Project Administrator to work across our 3 offices in Bundoora, Watsonia and Collingwood. This position will become the SME for an internal cost tracking software called Linked Site, used to effectively capture daily quantity, cost and productivity data to improve decision making on the project.  

This package of works covers the design and construction of the North East Link between the M80 - Plenty Rd interchange, and the north tunnel entrance at Watsonia. Works include three kilometres of new freeway, two kilometres of freeway upgrades, construction of retaining walls and bridge structures, rail interface works, intelligent transport systems, and urban design and landscaping. This diverse and challenging project will be complete in 2028. 

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Responsibilities will include:

• Be a strong vocal advocate of Linked Site, highlighting the benefits of the system to both internal and external users
• Maintain open and proactive communications with both subcontractors, suppliers and project staff to ensure a highly efficient and accurate capturing of costs for works performed on the project sites
• Manage a small portfolio of subcontractors using Linked Site, ensuring that processing is completed in a timely manner and ensuring compliance with Security of Payment Act where applicable
• Highlighting variations to executed contracts with the relevant Contracts Administrator, ensuring rates are adjusted accordingly and in a timely manner
• Support the development and implementation of positive initiatives to enhance the working experience for the Alliance

LinkedSite administration including but not limited to:

• Review the Setup of contracts within Linked Site, ensuring items and item groups have been set up correctly
• Provide ongoing guidance to subcontractors for the implementation and use of Linked Site
• Daily administration of Linked Site including mobilisation & demobilisation of staff & JV Staff, supplier setup, rates changes, password re-sets.
• Assist in the production and delivery of Reporting; daily, weekly and monthly, to provide the business with project cost data, accruals and docket status.
• Assist in providing coaching and support of new project users and team members to ensure no single point of failure in any related system process or workflow.

We are looking for:

• Advanced written & verbal communication skills with outstanding attention to detail
• Construction experience preferred, however, other industry experience will be considered
• Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to learn new technology and software
• High level of stakeholder engagement in a previous role.

What we will offer you:

• Access to a number of Salary Sacrificing benefits – including Novated Leasing arrangements.
• Access to over 350 Retailer Discounts – savings up to $4,000 per family per year.
• Access to Corporate Travellers Travel Club – valued at $730.
• Corporate Rates with BUPA.
• Employee Referral Programme Up To $2,500 Per Referral.

There are many long-term opportunities available across our business, and more on the horizon. There is always room to grow and develop into the professional you want to be with MACA!

We offer all this and more, Because We Care.

If you want to come with us on our journey to growth, apply with us today at maca.net.au/careers.

We’re ready when you are.

MACA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages all females and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.