Project Administrator (Part Time)

• Leading Australian environmental consulting business
• 3 daysa weekpart-time12 monthmaternityreliefcontract
• Start Date: End of August 2026

About Umwelt

At Umwelt Australia our purpose is to enable change for the better. As a leading Australian environmental consulting business we are passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for our clientscommunitiesand the environment.

With over 30 years of experience and8office locations nationally Umwelt has builta strong reputationfor delivering high quality environmental and social advisory services across Australia. Our people are at the heart of oursuccessand we are proud of the collaborative and supportive culture we have created.

This role provides highlevel administrative support to the Canberra Regional Manager while coordinating thedaytodayoperations of the Canberra areseekinga proactive organised and resourceful professional with the ability to deliver effective administrative support manage office coordination and undertake a range of project administration tasks. A strong focus onidentifyingand implementing process improvements across office operations and administrative functions is essential to enhance efficiency and productivity.

As part of our national administration team you will play a key role in supporting project and administrative activities across the organisation. You will build strong working relationships and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders including employees at all levels internal teams clients and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Word processing tasks including proof readingeditingand formatting of a variety of documents from letters and proposals to large complex multi-volume reportsin accordance withthe Umwelt style guide and templates
• Delegating or being delegated tasks within the administration team and ensuring that they are completedin accordance withexisting policies and procedures as well as the Quality Management System processes
• Liaise with employees vendorsclientsand suppliersregardingall administration information
• Supporting employees byfacilitatinginterdepartmental communications and interactions between internal and external parties
• Assistingwith special projects such as process improvements
• Provide assistance tostaff managers and seniorlevel officers as needed
• Workingin accordance withtimelines and tasks supplied via the Administration Ticket Desk in Umwelts SharePoint system
• Diary management for senior leader in the Canberra office
• Schedulingattendingand taking minutes in team meetings
• Expense and timesheet allocation
• Travel bookings and mobilisationassistanceincluding induction requirements
• Providing general administrative support to the Canberra team and to other teams/offices as directed by the National Administration Manager
• Undertake data entry mail mergetasksand PowerPoint presentations

About You:

The successful applicant for this position will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic Administrator experienced in the below areas:

• Minimum3 years of experience in a similar role preferrable within a professional services firm
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines prioritisingtasksand coordinating others to ensure deadlines are met
• High degree of professional integrity and takes pride in the quality of work with a strong ownership of responsibilities/accountabilities
• Be inquisitive to improve and seek opportunities to enhance presentation and quality of documents
• Advanced skills in Microsoft applications: Word PowerPoint ExcelCo-Pilotand Outlook
• Advancedproficiencyin Adobe Acrobat

What We offer:

Our people are our number one asset and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team you will be offered:

• A role working alongside highly experienced professionals that can support you to grow and develop professionally
• Opportunities to work nationally across a range of sectors on diverse and technically challenging projects
• #MeDays:an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff extra paid days off
• A workplace culture of learning and personal development with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorship
• Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
• A competitive salary based on skills and experience

Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse inclusive and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging mutual respect and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive andequitableworkplace where everyones unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Join the Umwelt Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining yourpreviousexperience.

If you would likeadditionalassistance through the recruitment process please reach out to our friendly HR team at

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.