Contracting Operations Coordinator

About You

• Located in or near Pinkenba.

• Prior experience within the Construction or Manufacturing Industry is highly desirable

• Experience working with and organising subcontractors in accordance with project scope of works

• Advanced administration experience

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel skills and relevant software and project management systems such as SAP, SAGE and Salesforce.

• Ability to work from the Pinkenba site full time – This is not a Work from Home Role

What you will need to join us

• Full and Unrestricted Australian working rights - We do not offer visa sponsorship

• Valid Police Check

• Strong understanding of the residential construction industry and the respective sequences within a supply and install environment.

• Successful completion of pre-employment medical

Why you will LOVE working at Knauf Australia!

• $75,000 – $85,000 per year + super

• 14 weeks Parental Leave (primary carer)

• Yearly Pay Review

• Access to discounts on Health Insurance, Gym Memberships, Qantas lounge, Novated leasing and trade discounts

• Career Development and Training opportunities

• Modern office technology

• Free onsite parking

• Free Physio onsite

About the Role
As a Contracting Operations Coordinator, you will have the responsibility for delivering best in class customer service while coordinating project administration, subcontractor scheduling and other construction-phase activities, ensuring smooth communication and efficient support for both internal and external stakeholders

Some tasks as part of this role include:

• Act as a key liaison and customer support contact to external customers and internal Knauf Linings field members including Area Managers & Project Coordinators

• Raise customer cases & complaints with a view of resolving issues promptly

• Process builder call-ups and reschedules in accordance with service level agreements, project readiness and operational capacity

• Allocate subcontracted and employed trades to various stages of works in residential housing projects ensuring trades are fully optimised

• Address any rescheduling requirements and ensure updates are communicated effectively. Proactively identify and resolve scheduling conflicts or delays to minimise disruptions to project timelines

• Assist with onboarding administration to subcontractors detailing the works allocated to them

• Identify and resolve customer purchase order discrepancies in line with Knauf Linings estimates and allowances.

• Process project variations, extras, shortages as requested by Knauf Linings field teams ensuring correct cost allocations and Limits of Authority are followed

About Us
Knauf is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, gypsum wallboard systems, plasters and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, floor screed, floor systems, and construction equipment and tools.

With more than 250 production facilities and sales organizations in over 90 countries, 40,000 employees worldwide. The Knauf Group is without doubt one of the big players on the market – in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Next Steps
If you would like to be considered for the position, please click "apply” and Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by a member of our talent team.

Please note, applicants must have entitlements to work in Australia. As part of the recruitment process, police and medical checks for security clearance pertaining to specific job requirements will be conducted for successful applicants

We are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability. Please let our team know if we can adjust our recruitment process to support your accessibility needs.