Commercial Contracts Administrator

CDC; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDC Academy

CDC Day

Parental Leave

Volunteer Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Social Events

Job summary

CDC Data Centres in Melbourne is seeking a Contract Administrator to oversee end-to-end contractual administration of subcontractors and major suppliers, ensuring alignment with client contracts and company policies.

You will support the Development and Operations teams across all project phases, manage cost control, procurement, variations, and progress claims, and liaise with stakeholders to drive efficiency and reduce risk.

Qualifications

• Experience as Contracts Administrator/Quantity Surveyor on large multi-disciplined construction projects.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to influence and negotiate.
• End-to-end contract drafting, variations, and progress claims expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial aspects of construction contracts and identify risks.
• Oversee cost control to maintain budgets and minimise financial risk.
• Procure subcontractors and negotiate terms.
• Analyze contractor pricing and verify rates and quantities.
• Track milestones, payments, and reporting; maintain contract registers.
• Liaise with managers through meetings, emails, and calls.
• Administer contract variations and progress claims.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Contract administration

Financial management

Negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Project finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Contract management software

Job description

Make Your Mark in this exciting opportunity to work at Australia's leading data centres.

• Oversee contract management in complex construction environment
• Opportunity to join the growing Data Centre industry

About us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia's leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities.

Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW and New Zealand, CDC's diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone's unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world's best data centre team.

Our people are responsive, innovative and trusted in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the Role:

Our Contract Administrator is responsible for the end-to-end contractual administration of subcontractors and major suppliers, ensuring strict adherence to client contract requirements, company policies, and procedures.

This role provides critical support to the CDC Development and Operations Teams across all project phases, from initial development to full operational implementation. Close collaboration with multiple stakeholders will be essential to aligning contract administration with project objectives, mitigating risks, and driving efficiency across procurement and supplier management.

• Manage all financial aspects of construction contracts, identifying and mitigating potential risks
• Oversee cost control, ensuring budgets are maintained and financial risks are minimised
• Procure subcontractors, negotiating commercial terms in line with company protocols
• Analyse contractor pricing, verifying accuracy in rates and quantity measuresEnsure all contract obligations are met, tracking milestones, payments, and reporting
• Liaise with managers and stakeholders through meetings, emails, and calls to discuss key contract matters
• Administer contract processes, including variations, progress claims, and financial tracking
• Maintain accurate registers, documentation, and templates while supporting contractual correspondence

What's in it for you:

CDC offers excellent employment conditions and benefits such as:

• CDC Academy - Make your mark by enhancing your professional development with the CDC Academy. Enrol in specialised training courses that will help you develop skills and ensure you thrive in your chosen career
• CDC Day - An additional day of paid leave dedicated to nurturing your health and wellbeing
• Parental Leave - Inclusive and above legislative tenure of parental leave entitlements to help you start, grow and care for your family
• Volunteer Leave - Make a meaningful difference with 2 days of volunteering leave for any cause or charity of your choice
• Employment Assistance Program - Be confident that you and your family are supported with access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• CDC Social Events - CDC's offers staff and their family's inclusive events that nurtures relationships, connection and friendships across the business. CDC hosts BBQs, family picnics and community events, bringing together CDC staff in different settings

About you:

We're looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator or Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in large, multi-disciplined construction projects. Your expertise in commercial and financial management within the commercial property or industrial sector will be key to your success.

You’ll need to be confident communicating with a range of stakeholders and comfortable navigating complex contracts. Strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage challenges while maintaining positive relationships will be key. If you’re someone who can influence outcomes and help drive project success, we’d love to hear from you.

Key things we're looking for:

• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Demonstrated experience as a Contracts Administrator/Quantity Surveyor/Project finance, working on large multi-disciplined construction projects
• End to end contracts management, drafting, negotiating, handling variations/departures
• Proven experience in the preparation of contract agreements
• Excellent written and verbal communication with an ability to influence, negotiate and resolve conflict
• A collaborative and diligent attitude to project delivery and deadlines

Essential:

• Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a NV1 Security Clearance

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.