Contract Administrator

Fetch Recruitment Pty; Australia; On-site; AUD 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Fetch Recruitment Pty is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to support a retail fitout in Melbourne's Inner Suburbs on a 2–3 month contract. You will manage contracts and subcontracts, handle variations and progress claims, and assist with procurement while keeping commercial documentation accurate and up to date.

Ideal candidates will have previous CA experience in commercial construction, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with the

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contract Administrator in commercial construction.
• Retail fitout projects are highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of contracts, variations and progress claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts and subcontractor agreements throughout the project.
• Prepare and administer variations, progress claims and payment schedules.
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor management.
• Review scopes of work, contracts and supporting documentation.
• Track project costs and contractual obligations.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager and site team to ensure documentation is current.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial construction

Retail fitout experience

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Contract Administrator for a 2-3 month contract, supporting a Retail fitout project in Melbourne's Inner Suburbs.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on CA who can step into a project quickly and support the commercial and contractual side of the delivery.

The Role

• Manage contracts and subcontractor agreements throughout the project
• Prepare and administer variations, progress claims and payment schedules
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor management
• Review scopes of work, contracts and supporting documentation
• Track project costs and contractual obligations
• Work closely with the Project Manager and site team
• Ensure project documentation is accurate and up to date

About You

• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator within commercial construction
• Experience working on retail fitout projects is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of contracts, variations and progress claims
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Able to hit the ground running and work independently
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Available to commit to a 2-3 month contract

What's on offer

• 2-3 month contract
• Retail fitout project
• Immediate/near-term start
• Opportunity to work with a growing construction business
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're an experienced Contract Administrator looking for your next opportunity and available to start soon, we'd love to hear from you.