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WORKING WITH US: Cooke & Dowsett is one of Australia’s leading tier one Plumbing Commercial Construction companies. Our success is built on hard work and continued commitment to our people. We are committed to doing what’s right for our clients, our team, and our communities. We are currently experiencing growth nationally and we would love you to join us!
Expression of Interest: Join the Team in 2025!
Transactional Lead
Location - Keilor Park
For over three decades, Cooke & Dowsett Plumbing Group (CDPG) has proudly served the construction industry, delivering exceptional service on some of the most iconic projects in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1992 from humble beginnings, we have grown to become synonymous with quality and excellence, successfully tackling our customers’ most challenging projects.
About the Opportunity:
We have recently secured a number of high profile projects and are expanding our Transactions Team. The Transactional Lead is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of our Transactional Team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of financial transactions and effective management of workload across the team. This role involves direct supervision of transactional administrators and data entry personnel, including managing work schedules, approving leave, allocating tasks and resolving queries.
The Transactional Lead will act as the go-to person for all team-related and transactional queries, proactively following up and resolving issues and preparing monthly reporting for the Directors. A strong emphasis will be placed on maintaining operational compliance, meeting key performance indicators and driving continuous improvement.
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have:
- At least 3 - 4 years experience in a Lead role
- A background in the construction industry is preferred but not essential
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
About the role:
Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead and manage the transactional administration team, providing support, guidance and performance oversight.
- Manage and monitor work schedules including start/finish times, rosters and approve leave requests.
- Allocate tasks and ensure daily workload is evenly distributed and completed efficiently.
- Act as the first point of contact for all day-to-day queries from the transactional team.
- Mentor and coach team members to ensure skills development and continuous improvement.
- Manage onboarding, cross-training and ongoing development of team members.
- Lead fortnightly Team meetings and minute actions and follow up & close out all items
Operational Responsibilities:
- Act as the subject matter expert for transactional processes and systems.
- Take a lead role in the implementation of the new ERP system, ensuring transactional workflows are accurately mapped, tested and embedded.
- Be responsible for training, supporting and upskilling the Transactional team on new ERP functionality, processes and reporting requirements.
- Process and record financial transactions accurately (invoices, credits, and expenses).
- Verify and reconcile financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Monitor and resolve returned invoices, reassign as necessary and ensure commentary and reason codes are captured.
- Enhance the process of reviewing and acting on returned invoices by re-assigning, following up with relevant parties, providing commentary, incorporating reason codes and taking necessary actions for approval.
- Distribute weekly Unapproved Vouchers Report.
- Monitor and improve processing performance against set KPIs.
- Complete monthly reports (MBR) for Directors outlining key metrics, trends, and improvement initiatives.
- Ensure Rebates are captured and reconciled quarterly and provided to Director for processing
Cooke & Dowsett Albury (CDA) is currently experiencing significant growth, with a strong pipeline of exciting large-scale commercial projects. We are now seeking qualified Plumbers and Apprentice Plumbers to join our expanding team on projects across the Albury region.
About the Role
As a Commercial Plumber, you will:
- Install, maintain and repair plumbing systems including water supply, drainage, gas and sanitary services
- Interpret plans, specifications and drawings to determine optimal system layouts
- Conduct diagnostics and fault-finding on plumbing systems and equipment
- Ensure compliance with all relevant plumbing codes, OH&S, and site safety requirements
- Collaborate effectively with site supervisors, apprentices, and other trades
- Provide mentoring and on-the-job support to Apprentices
- Complete accurate documentation including timesheets, job cards, and material requisitions
About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:
- A current Plumbing Licence (as required by your state/territory)
- White Card (Construction Induction)
- A valid driver’s licence
- Solid knowledge of OH&S practices
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Apprentice Plumbers – Start Your Career Here!
We welcome applications from individuals seeking a career in commercial and industrial plumbing. To be considered, you’ll need:
- A genuine interest in the plumbing trade
- A commitment to completing a full four-year apprenticeship
- A White Card and driver’s licence (preferred)
- A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
Full training, mentoring and development will be provided.
What We Offer
At Cooke & Dowsett - Albury, you’ll be joining one of Australia’s leading commercial plumbing contractors with a supportive team and career pathways nationwide.
You can expect:
- Permanent, full-time employment with long-term project stability
- Attractive EBA rates including redundancy, superannuation, and allowances
- Full company uniform and PPE provided
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – for you and your immediate family
- Opportunities to work on landmark projects across commercial, health, education, infrastructure, and high-rise sectors
- A collaborative and inclusive team culture
Cooke & Dowsett Plumbing Albury
About Us
For over three decades, Cooke & Dowsett Plumbing Group (CDPG) has proudly served the construction industry, delivering exceptional service on some of the most iconic projects in Australia and New Zealand. Established in 1992 from humble beginnings, we have grown to become synonymous with quality and excellence, successfully tackling our customers’ most challenging projects. Cooke & Dowsett – Albury has an exciting, forecasted pipeline of new projects, marking an incredible period of growth and opportunity in the region. To support this expansion, we’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Manager to join our team. With projects spanning healthcare, education, high-rise and infrastructure, this is your chance to lead high-impact plumbing projects from start to finish.
About the Role
You’ll take ownership of plumbing construction projects across all phases including planning, execution, delivery and handover. Reporting directly to the General Manager, you’ll manage budgets, timelines and client expectations. As the ideal candidate, you will have at least 7 years in commercial construction with demonstrable and successful management experience in small to large construction contracts.
Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Coordinate sequencing of works to optimise site labour and productivity; set clear daily and weekly tasks, establish performance targets, and monitor outcomes
- Report monthly on cost-to-complete forecasts and productivity performance, highlighting any variances or risks to delivery
- Assist with project claims and payment schedules, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with contractual milestones
- Identify and notify the builder of variations, preparing and submitting documentation in accordance with contractual requirements
- Manage industrial relations issues that may arise on site, escalating where required and liaising with Directors for resolution
- Prepare draft Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals in collaboration with the Project Administrator, ensuring all documentation is collected throughout the project lifecycle
- Coordinate the collection and completion of as-built drawings, ensuring accuracy and timely submission at project completion
- Work closely with the Group Purchasing Department to coordinate the timely delivery of materials, pumps, equipment, and fixtures
- Identify and manage project risks, ensuring appropriate mitigation strategies are implemented and monitored throughout the project
- Develop and enhance risk management processes across projects, increasing compliance, capability, and maturity levels
- Obtain all necessary authority approvals, including VBA Compliance, Energy Safe Victoria, Council permits, and water authority applications
- Implement and oversee Quality Assurance (QA) procedures with the Site Manager, conducting spot checks and audits throughout the project lifecycle
- Collaborate with the National WHSEQ Manager to develop a WHSE Plan tailored to each project and ensure approval from the builder is secured
- Appoint subcontractors and ensure all WHSE documentation is completed and reviewed prior to engagement
What You’ll Bring
- Diploma in Construction / Project Management ideal, but not essential
- Plumbing Trade Certificate highly regarded
- Intermediate Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint & Outlook skills
- Experience with Aconex, Bluebeam, Project Web, Pro contractor
- Commercial acumen within the construction industry
- The ability to work independently, as a team member and in varied working environments
- Organisation and time management skills
- High level of verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate with a wide variety of people including managing relationships with external clients / suppliers / contractors etc
Why Join Cooke & Dowsett Plumbing Group?
At Cooke & Dowsett - Albury, you’ll be part of one of Australia’s leading commercial plumbing companies, with opportunities to work across multiple business units and a national footprint. We’re a stable, forward-thinking team with exciting growth plans and we’re committed to investing in our people every step of the way.
Here’s what you can expect:
Job security – Permanent, full-time position within an established and growing business
Career development – National opportunities for progression and professional growth
Supportive culture – Enjoy a collaborative team environment with regular social events and a strong focus on training and development
Employee wellbeing – Access to our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your immediate family
Industry impact – Contribute to landmark projects that shape our cities
Diverse experiences – Work across sectors including commercial, infrastructure, health, education, and high-rise developments
Cooke & Dowsett (VIC & WA)
Project Administrator/s
The Project Administrator is a great opportunity for candidates with administration experience to join our construction team. In this role, you will provide vital support to the Project Managers, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget, while following the contract, company policy, and industry quality standards. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Assisting with all aspects of project set up;
- Assisting with procurement including obtaining quotes and issuing purchase orders;
- Assist with document control through Aconex;
- Assisting Report preparation;
- Assisting with QA reporting;
- Collating information for monthly reporting; and
- Assisting with maintaining project office workspaces.
Requirements:
- Certificate in Administration (highly regarded)
- Intermediate Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint & Outlook skills
- The ability to work independently, as a team member and in varied working environments
- Organisation and time management skills
- High level of verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate with a wide variety of people including managing relationships with external clients / suppliers / contractors etc
Cooke & Dowsett (VIC)
Procurement Officer
As the ideal candidate you will have proven administration and data entry experience, preferably in the construction industry, with experience in:
- Providing internal and external customer support
- Assisting with processing of purchase orders and preparing invoices for approval nationally
- Tracking purchase orders and checking against national price lists & quotes
- General office duties and other duties as required or requested
Requirements:
- Previous high volume data entry experience
- Exceptional time management
- Attention to detail
- Ability to understand pricing agreements and contracts
- A continuous improvement mindset, using initiative to identify and recommend areas for improvement
- Previous experience within the construction industry
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to liaise professionally and courteously with colleagues, clients and suppliers
- A supportive 'can do' attitude
Cooke & Dowsett Rosetta Plumbing (TAS)
Due to our continued growth, Cooke & Dowsett - Rosetta have an opportunity for a Project Manager & Graduate – Projects to join our team in Tasmania. We have a strong pipeline of ongoing projects and have secure long-term relationships with our clients.
As our new Project Manager and reporting to the State Manager and Directors, you will lead and manage our on-site teams and engage with clients and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. This role involves management of the plumbing requirements on large commercial sites and will suit someone with experience in driving complex projects whilst meeting time, quality and budget targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure projects run to schedule
- Engage, coordinate and manage labour and subcontractors during the project
- Manage and mentor a team of Site Managers and staff
- Closely monitoring project finances
- Communicate, negotiate and track the progress of projects
- Liaising between contractors and senior managers
- Dispute/issue resolution as required
- Control and drive plumbing programs
- Liaise closely with clients and consultants
- Implementation of OH&S, progress and cost reporting
- Implementation of ISO 9001 Accredited Quality Assurance System
- Assisting the site team and various contractors and suppliers
Skills and Experience:
- A relevant trade qualification in plumbing
- Record in delivering high value projects
- Strong understanding of plumbing systems, codes and regulations
- Project Management experience
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in commercial plumbing/construction industry
- Self-motivated with excellent communication skills
- Work within a team environment
- An excellent understanding of technical specifications
- Australian standards comprehension
- Good computer skills including Excel, Outlook, Word, Aconex, Web FM or similar
- Willingness to travel as required
Cooke & Dowsett Rosetta Plumbing (TAS)
Graduate – Projects
As a Graduate - Projects, you will play a pivotal role by working closely with our team to provide essential support in contract administration and project delivery. You will contribute to various project phases, from initiating tenders to overseeing project completion. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing time, cost, quality, communication, and project scope. Additionally, you will be instrumental in shaping project programs and methodologies, cultivating relationships with stakeholders, and applying resourceful problem-solving abilities. The role will provide visibility across a wide range of built form projects.
We are seeking candidates who bring the following qualifications and skills to the table:
- Currently undertaking, preferably in their final year, or recently having completed a Construction or Project Management, Engineering (particularly hydraulics) or similar related Bachelor's degree (this is essential).
- Demonstrated experience in support roles, showcasing adept stakeholder liaison skills and the ability to orchestrate cohesive collaborations.
- Proficiency in communication, professional writing, and various software tools (MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project, MS Outlook).
- Familiarity with contract administration tasks, including drafting meeting agendas and minutes, responding to RFI inquiries, managing the preparation of progress reports, and handling claims.
- Basic proficiency in understanding project delivery schedules (MS Project).
- Ability to interpret/understand construction drawings for buildings and infrastructure, as well as the capability to prepare site inspection reports.
- Willingness to take on board all contract administration tasks.