The basics
What Is a Site Office Container?
A site office container is a shipping container office: a portable, secure, insulated and powered workspace built to go straight to work on site. Every SCS site office is prefabricated on a purpose-built new high cube shell — engineered as an office from day one, not a used cargo box converted after years of freight service. That’s the go-to solution for builders, miners and contractors who need reliable facilities on-site, fast. At SCS Australia, we stock a standard range of Site Office Containers for Sale in 10ft, 20ft and 40ft sizes, delivered Australia-wide.
Applications
Who Uses Our Container Offices?
Modular buildings are popular because they make it easy to add secure, functional space without the long lead times of a traditional construction project.
Our container offices are trusted by:
- Builders & construction companies
- Civil contractors and subcontractors
- Mining and resources sector
- Councils and government projects
- Hire fleet providers
- Infrastructure, rail, and road crews
- Renewable energy and rural worksites
Sizes and specs
Container Office Sizes: 10ft, 20ft & 40ft
- ~6.7 m² of finished workspace in a unit under 3 m long
- External dimensions 2,991 × 2,438 × 2,896 mm (high cube)
- 50mm EPS insulated panel walls and ceiling
- Australian Standard electrical fit-out with RCD switchboard
- LED lighting and GPO power outlets
- Reverse-cycle split system air conditioning
- Heavy-duty commercial vinyl flooring
- Lockable steel PA door and barred sliding window
- Fits laneways and tight corners where a 20ft box won’t go
- ~12 m² of fitted floor space
- External dimensions 6,058 × 2,438 × 2,896 mm (high cube)
- 50mm EPS insulated panel walls and ceiling
- Australian Standard electrical fit-out: RCD switchboard, LED lighting, GPO outlets
- Reverse-cycle split system air conditioning
- Heavy-duty commercial vinyl flooring
- Lockable steel PA door and barred sliding windows
- The size most builders standardise on — project office, induction point and document store in one
- ~26 m² — double the workspace of a 20ft on the same width
- External dimensions 12,192 × 2,438 × 2,896 mm (high cube)
- 2 × reverse-cycle split systems (one per zone)
- 50mm EPS insulated panel walls and ceiling
- Australian Standard electrical fit-out: RCD switchboard, LED lighting, GPO outlets
- Heavy-duty commercial vinyl flooring
- Lockable steel PA door and barred sliding windows
- Serious admin space on a single delivery
Compare
Compare Container Office Sizes
| 10ft Container Office | 20ft Container Office | 40ft Container Office | |
|---|---|---|---|
| External dimensions (L × W × H) | 2,991 × 2,438 × 2,896 mm | 6,058 × 2,438 × 2,896 mm | 12,192 × 2,438 × 2,896 mm |
| Floor area | ~6.7 m² | ~12 m² | ~26 m² |
| Ideal for | Gatehouse, security, weighbridge, first-aid | Standard site office, 2–3 person crew | Large project office, bigger crews |
| Air conditioning | Reverse-cycle split system | Reverse-cycle split system | 2 × reverse-cycle split systems |
| Typical delivery | Tilt tray, side-loader or crane | Tilt tray, side-loader or crane | Side-loader or crane |
For full shell measurements across every container size, see our container dimensions guide.
Delivery
Shipping & Delivery
SCS Australia delivers container offices Australia-wide:
- NSW: Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Central Coast
- QLD: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast
- VIC: Melbourne, Geelong
- SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS also covered.
We also offer crane unload and remote access solutions.
Every shipping container site office keeps its standard container footprint — the air conditioner sits recessed, so nothing protrudes past the corner castings. That means delivery and relocation are routine container movements by tilt tray, side-loader or crane truck, not oversize transport jobs.
Customisation
Optional Extras
We offer a range of factory-fitted options, specified at order:
Partitions and shelving
Security mesh or window bars
Solar or whirlybird roof vents
External stairs and access ramps
Custom painting and branding
Compliance
Site Office Compliance for Australian Standards
Every SCS site office container is built to work on Australian sites:
- Electrical fit-out to Australian Standards (AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules) with RCD safety switches
- Fit-out materials selected to meet National Construction Code (NCC) requirements
- Built on ISO 668 high cube shells — the finished office handles and ships like any other container
- Fully insulated with 50mm EPS panel to walls and ceiling
Why SCS Australia
Why Buy Your Container Office From SCS AU
Our site office containers come with Australian support & guarantees:
- Prefab standard range — factory-built as offices, not retrofitted used boxes
- Local Australian support and fast turnaround
- Delivery to capital cities and regional Australia
- Stock availability across 10ft, 20ft and 40ft
- Experienced with construction, mining, civil and government buyers
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Frequently Asked Questions – Site Office Containers
What sizes do site office containers come in?
Our standard range covers three sizes: 10ft (~6.7 m², under 3 m long), 20ft (~12 m² — the standard site office for a two-to-three person crew), and 40ft (~26 m² with dual air conditioning). All three share the same insulated, powered fit-out — the difference is floor space.
What's the difference between a container office and a site office?
Nothing — they’re two names for the same product. A site office, container office, shipping container office, mobile office container or portable container office all describe a fitted workspace built into a container shell. Whatever you call it, the unit is insulated, wired, air conditioned and relocatable as standard freight.
What's included in a container office?
Every unit arrives finished: 50mm EPS insulated panel lining, an Australian Standard electrical fit-out with RCD switchboard, LED lighting and GPO outlets, reverse-cycle split system air conditioning, commercial vinyl flooring, a lockable steel PA door and barred sliding windows. It’s ready to power up and work the day it lands.
What are container offices used for?
Container offices run Australian worksites end to end. A construction site container office serves as the project office, induction point and document store from establishment to handover. On mine sites, container site offices cover gatehouses, weighbridges and site administration. Civil and infrastructure programs use them as administration compounds that move with the works, while events, farms and regional operations use office containers as secure ticket offices, first-aid rooms and permanent weatherproof workspaces.
How much does a container office cost?
Price depends on the size (10ft, 20ft or 40ft), the options you add, and delivery to your site. Because delivery varies so much across Australia, we quote the full delivered cost rather than a list price — request a free quote and we’ll price your exact configuration.
How is a site office container delivered?
By tilt tray, side-loader or crane truck depending on the size and your site access — 10ft and 20ft units suit all three methods, while the 40ft is delivered by side-loader or crane. We also offer crane unload and remote access solutions, and because the fitted unit keeps its standard container footprint, no oversize permits are needed.
Can I install a site office without council approval?
Requirements vary by council and by how the unit is classified on your site — always check your local council regulations before installing. Our fit-out materials are selected to meet NCC requirements, which helps where the office is classified as a building.
Can I see one before I buy?
Yes — call us to check current stock and arrange a visit to our Newcastle yard or we can arrange a visit with one of our many resellers across Australia.
Can I re-use the container when the office is no longer needed?
Absolutely. The steel shell is long-lasting and the office relocates between projects as a standard container movement — many buyers redeploy the same unit across multiple jobs, or repurpose it for secure storage later.
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Built for the demands of Australian job sites, our container offices for sale deliver comfort, compliance and durability where you need it most — in 10ft, 20ft and 40ft sizes, ready to work on delivery.
Contact us today for a fast quote and get your shipping container office up and running.