Capital Projects Administrator

Capital Projects Administrator

WHO WE ARE

Nyrstar is a global multi-metals business, with a market leading position in zinc and lead and growing positions in other base and precious metals. Nyrstar has mining, smelting and other operations located in Europe, the Americas and Australia and employs over 4,000 people. The company's global operations are located close to key customers and major transport hubs to facilitate delivery of raw materials and distribution of finished products. In August 2019, Nyrstar's operating business became majority owned by Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry, providing a stable long term platform for its marketing leading operations worldwide. Visit www.nyrstar.com

Nyrstar Hobart is a large scale zinc smelter located on Hobart's River Derwent, only a few kilometres from the Tasmanian capital's charming and cosmopolitan city centre.

The facility uses the RLE process for zinc production. Hobart's key products are SHG zinc, die cast alloys and continuous galvanising grad (CGG) alloys. In addition, the site produces by-products of cadmium, copper sulphate, paragoethite, lead sulphate, leach concentrate and sulphuric acid.

This is a rare opportunity to work on site in the resources industry, in a capital city location.

THE ROLE

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and challenging environment? Join our Asset Management Projects Team as a Capital Projects Administrator, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting the Hobart Smelter Engineering & Project Team. This is your chance to showcase your skills in capital and project administration , reporting, and collaboration while working closely with our Engineering and Projects Superintendent and Finance Accountant.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

You’ll be at the heart of ensuring financial excellence and strategic decision-making across our capital projects. Key responsibilities include:

• Capital Administration
• Assist in the reporting, budgeting, and forecasting of capital projects.
• Prepare month-end financial reports.
• Manage the routing and approval of funding applications and related documents through the appropriate approval channels.
• Create and manage projects in SAP, including budget assignments.
• Assign project folders to Project Leaders.
• Creation of Applications for Inclusion in the Capital Plan (AICPs).
• Handle transaction processing, such as creating purchase requisitions and entering invoices.
• Project Administration
• Oversee end-to-end financial reporting and analysis for core capital projects (e.g., shutdowns), ensuring the delivery of timely and accurate cost reporting.
• Support
• Provide SAP Project System support and expert advice to Superintendents, Project Leaders, and other personnel to meet business requirements.
• Actively collaborate within the engineering team to achieve team objectives and enhance overall performance.
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re seeking a motivated and reliable employee with a passion for financial excellence and innovation. To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience in a similar role or a related field.
• Formal qualifications will be highly regarded.
• Proficiency in standard business systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and technical writing skills.
• The ability to influence teams, build relationships, and negotiate effectively.
• A results-driven mindset, able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Creativity and initiative to develop innovative solutions for new and existing challenges.
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to pre-empting needs.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to driving and implementing change.

Key Technical Skills

• Reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for capital projects.
• Preparation of month-end capital reports.
• Management of capital applications (CEA’s), Engineering Work Requests (EWR’s), and demolition projects (EX).
• SAP expertise, including project creation, budget assignment, and project management.
• Coordination of Applications for Inclusion in the Capital Plan (AICP’s).

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary package
• Career development pathways – our diverse and challenging work environment will present you with many opportunities to grow, develop and advance your skills
• Salary sacrifice for Superannuation and novated car leasing
• Annual incentive bonus
• Discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Employee assistance program – that’s free for the family

WHY JOIN US?

This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to be part of a supportive, innovative, and forward-thinking team. You’ll work in a dynamic environment, where your skills and ideas will make a real impact.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to the success of our capital projects, we want to hear from you!

HOW TO APPLY

Nyrstar is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are central to who we are and how we operate. We value employees from all backgrounds and we rely upon diversity in order to inspire a culture of integrity, respect and innovation to drive our business, enhance our competitiveness and serve our customers across the world.

Nyrstar Hobart has a strict RPE ‘Clean Shave' Policy. Most facial hair is not permitted on site. Regular health screening, including blood tests, is part of our commitment to keeping our workforce safe and a condition of employment.

Nyrstar is committed to creating a healthy and safe work environment and building a culture that inspires their employees to work respectfully together as a team. When you join Nyrstar you can expect to find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none! From technical training to leadership programmes, we work with employees to develop their skills and reach their full potential.

For more information on Nyrstar, please visit www.nyrstar.com

Submit your application today and become a key player in shaping the future of the Hobart Smelter Engineering & Project Team.

Your skills, dedication, and creativity are the assets we need to succeed – join us and let’s achieve great things together