Automation Project Contract Administrator (Fixed-Term)

Dematic; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic is delivering a landmark warehouse and logistics automation project in Melbourne. The Project Contract Administrator will own the commercial and contractual administration for the supply and installation of a major automation project, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.

The role is mostly on-site in Tarneit, Melbourne, with some limited work-from-home days. A degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management or Law is required, along with

Qualifications

• A degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, Law or a related discipline.
• Strong construction or installation contract administration experience.
• Good understanding of construction or installation processes, materials and methods.
• Knowledge of contract law and construction industry regulations (SOPA).
• Negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• Experience using financial control software and MS Office.
• Proven experience in construction and installation contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Administer equipment supply and installation contracts and keep project delivery moving smoothly.
• Review and manage invoices to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely approval.
• Provide practical contract advice to project teams and management.
• Keep project documentation accurate, organised and audit-ready.
• Track contract milestones, deliverables and deadlines.
• Partner with project managers, engineers and stakeholders to manage contractual obligations.
• Work with legal, finance and procurement to resolve commercial matters.
• Manage the change order process from review and negotiation through to timely processing.

Skills

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, Law or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dematic is delivering a landmark warehouse and logistics automation project in Melbourne. The Project Contract Administrator will own the commercial and contractual administration for the supply and installation of a major automation project, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.

The role is mostly on-site in Tarneit, Melbourne, with some limited work-from-home days. A degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management or Law is required, along with