Commercial Contracts Specialist

Unita Group Operations; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Unita is seeking a Contracts Administrator to keep projects commercially strong by managing procurement, contracts and administration from start to finish across Australia. You’ll partner with Project Managers to protect margins, track progress claims, variations and compliance, while maintaining organized, audit-ready documentation.

This role suits someone who is proactive, detail-oriented and able to balance priorities across multiple projects in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration within commercial construction or fitout environments.
• Solid understanding of head contract and subcontract management processes.
• Experience supporting procurement, progress claims, variations and cost tracking throughout project delivery.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable and a current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement, contracts and commercial processes to protect project margins.
• Maintain contract documentation, claims, variations and progress tracking.
• Collaborate with project managers and delivery teams to ensure commercial discipline.
• Identify commercial risks early and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Organised

Education

Construction Management/Contract Law/Commerce degree

Job description

Unita is seeking a Contracts Administrator to keep projects commercially strong by managing procurement, contracts and administration from start to finish across Australia. You’ll partner with Project Managers to protect margins, track progress claims, variations and compliance, while maintaining organized, audit-ready documentation.

This role suits someone who is proactive, detail-oriented and able to balance priorities across multiple projects in a dynamic construction environment.