Contract Administrator

WOW Recruitment; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct exposure to MD

Coaching & development

Autonomy in workflow

Office-based role

Competitive salary + super

Job summary

WOW Recruitment partners with an established Australian-owned business to recruit a Contracts Administrator. The role sits at the front end of the contract lifecycle, offering hands-on exposure to commercial contracts, tenders, and risk assessment in a fast-paced environment.

You will review hire and supply agreements, ensure legal compliance, and support tender submissions while collaborating with sales leaders and the Managing Director. Office-based position with competitive salary plus super.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in paralegal work, legal support, or commercial contracts
• Confident interpreting legal language and contract terms
• Commercially aware with sound judgement when assessing risk
• Able to liaise with both legal and non-legal stakeholders
• Highly organised with attention to detail and multi-tasking

Responsibilities

• Review hire and supply agreements prior to signing
• Ensure legal compliance of contracts
• Support tender submissions, including government and Tier 1 tenders
• Review pricing documents and contractual terms
• Identify contractual and commercial risks and escalate as required
• Work closely with Sales Leadership, Account Managers, and the Managing Director
• Draft contract correspondence and maintain accurate records
• Track contract renewals and key dates
• Ensure hire agreements comply with licensing, ticketing, and site induction requirements

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal contract interpretation

Risk assessment

Stakeholder liaison

Tender submissions

Organisational skills

Job description

WOW Recruitment is partnered with a reputable and well-established, Australian-owned business that operate across Australia in the construction services space and is seeking a Contracts Administrator.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, with opportunity to learn and grow with exposure to many business facets, this position sits at the front end of the contract lifecycle and offers hands-on exposure to commercial contracts, tender submissions, and risk assessment.

If you're looking for an opportunity to deepen your commercial understanding and grow long-term within a fast paced environment, this is an excellent opportunity to progress.

The Benefits:

• Direct exposure to the Managing Director and senior leadership team
• Ongoing coaching and development across contract interpretation, tenders, and commercial risk
• Autonomy to own your workflow and contract analysis
• Office-based role
• Competitive salary + super, with flexibility based on experience

You will be:

• Reviewing hire and supply agreements prior to signing
• Ensuring legal compliance
• Supporting tender submissions, including government and Tier 1 tenders
• Reviewing pricing documentation and contractual terms
• Identifying contractual and commercial risks and escalating where required
• Working closely with Sales Leadership, Account Managers, and the Managing Director
• Drafting contract correspondence and maintaining accurate records
• Tracking contract renewals and key dates
• Ensuring hire agreements comply with licensing, ticketing, and site induction requirements

You are:

• 2+ years of experience in paralegal work, legal support, or commercial contracts
• Confident interpreting legal language and contract terms
• Commercially aware, with sound judgement when assessing risk
• Comfortable liaising with both legal and non-legal stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities

Experience or exposure to the following will be highly regarded:

• Government and Tier 1 tender processes
• Environmental laws or compliance frameworks
• Pre-contract contract review experience