Administrator - Land Division & Planning

An exciting permanent opportunity for a highly organised Administrator to join Pyper Leaker Surveying Services, a respected South Australian consultancy supporting land division and planning projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a detail-focused environment and enjoys being the backbone of a high-performing technical team.

About The Company
Pyper Leaker Surveying Services is a South Australian-based professional surveying consultancy delivering expert services across land division, planning, cadastral surveying, and development support.
Working closely with local councils, state authorities, developers, and private clients, Pyper Leaker is known for technical excellence, professionalism, and strong client relationships. The business operates with a collaborative, values-driven culture focused on respect, quality, accountability, teamwork, and growth.

Role Overview
Reporting to the Senior Land Division Consultant, the Administrator – Land Division & Planning provides high-level administrative support to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of projects.

This position plays a critical role in managing documentation, coordinating communications, maintaining project records, and supporting compliance processes, allowing technical staff to focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for clients.

This opportunity is offered on a full-time basis (part-time considered by agreement) and is based in their Adelaide CBD office.

You bring strong organisational skills, high attention to detail, and a professional approach to everything you do. Whether you already have exposure to land division or planning, or you’re keen to grow your knowledge in a technical environment, you are motivated to build a long-term career within a professional consultancy.
 

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Land Division and Planning team

• Coordinate telephone enquiries and act as a professional first point of contact

• Assist with preparation and coordination of correspondence, reports, applications, and submissions

• Maintain accurate electronic and hard-copy project files in line with company procedures

• Support the lodgement of applications and documentation to councils and relevant authorities

• Coordinate communication between consultants, surveyors, councils, and external stakeholders

• Schedule meetings, site visits, and authority discussions

• Maintain project registers, spreadsheets, and internal databases

• Provide administrative support related to invoicing where required

• Ensure documentation aligns with company quality and compliance standards

• Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and efficiency

Essential:

• Previous experience in an administrative role

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• A reliable, enthusiastic approach with a desire to build a long-term career

Desirable:

• Experience within land division, planning, surveying, or development-related environments

• Familiarity with South Australian planning or council processes

• Exposure to document management or project tracking systems

For more information, please contact Lazette Cahill at  lazette.cahill@harrisonmcmillan.com.au  or Tammy Anderson at  tammy.anderson@harrisonmcmillan.com.au

Please note – all applicant resumes must be submitted in Word format only.