Project Finance and Administration Lead

About the Role

John Holland is looking for a Project Finance & Administration Lead to join our North East Link - Hoddle to Burke project

Eastern Hoddle Bourke Alliance (EHBA), comprising John Holland, Seymour Whyte, Mott MacDonald and Jacobs, in partnership with MRPV, is delivering a major upgrade of Melbourne's Eastern Freeway as part of the North East Link Project. The project includes:

• 6km of freeway widening with additional lanes in both directions


• 3km dedicated busway separated from mainline traffic


• Major bridge and structural works, including a new Yarra River bridge


• Installation of retaining walls, drainage, noise walls, ITS, lighting and signage

In this role, you will provide administrative and commercial support to the project team while leading and developing a team of Site Administrators. You will contribute to project success by promoting EHBA's safety, environmental, quality and compliance standards, while ensuring efficient project administration and commercial processes.

Role responsibilities

• Lead and support Project/Site Administrators, including workload allocation, training and day-to-day supervision.


• Oversee project finance administration, including invoice processing, payment approvals and vendor payment preparation.


• Support procurement activities and coordinate the purchase of goods and services in line with company procedures.


• Prepare accruals, cost forecasts and financial reports to support project performance and decision-making.


• Coordinate project documentation, correspondence, meeting minutes, presentations and record management.


• Manage payment and invoice enquiries, ensuring compliance with company policies, legislation and industry standards.

About You

• Certificate III in Business Administration (or equivalent) and a current Driver’s Licence.


• Experience in job costing, purchasing, and accounts administration, preferably within construction.


• Proficiency in Viewpoint (or similar systems) and Microsoft Office.


• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to manage a team and work collaboratively.

We offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including salary continuance and salary sacrifice options


• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave, including 18 weeks paid parental leave


• Career development through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs


• Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects


• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong


• Wellbeing support and benefits designed to help you thrive

At John Holland, our purpose is simple: we transform lives with everything we do.

We know infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees and the communities we work in every day. That's what sets us apart: deep expertise, proven capability and a genuine commitment to creating better outcomes for people along the way.

With expertise spanning engineering, construction and operations, we're delivering the projects and services that keep communities moving. From rail, roads and bridges to hospitals and stadiums, we've helped shape Australia through iconic projects. You'll even see us operating buses, trains and trams.

Be part of a team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives.

John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s from agencies that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers