Contract Administrator

Barpa Construction Services; Darwin; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid days off for work-life balance

Purchase an extra week of annual leave

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonuses

Wellbeing reimbursement

Cultural leave for Indigenous employees

Job summary

An Indigenous commercial builder in Darwin is seeking a proactive Contract Administrator to oversee contract management in Defence and State Government projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include preparing contracts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with project teams. The role offers benefits like paid volunteer days and additional leave options, all aimed at promoting work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in contract administration within building construction.
• Proven experience on Defence and State Government projects highly regarded.
• Ability to travel to Katherine on an ad hoc basis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and administer contracts through all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with project managers, legal teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance.
• Monitor and track key contract milestones, obligations and deliverables.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

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Why Barpa?

Barpa Construction Services is an Indigenous commercial builder with nine offices nationwide. Founded in 2014 by a Federation of Traditional Owner Corporations and Icon, Barpa is Supply Nation certified and delivers capital works projects across Australia, supporting Federal, State and corporate programs that advance Indigenous participation.

Our name means “to build” in Dja Dja Wurrung language, reflecting our vision to empower Indigenous people and businesses through building Australian infrastructure. We have a strong record delivering Defence, Health, Education, and commercial projects, known for successfully completing complex builds across diverse sectors.

About The Contracts Administrator Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused Contract Administrator to join our Darwin team working across Defence and State Government projects across the Northern Territory.

In this role you will play a key part in managing all aspects of contract administration from preparation and negotiation through to execution and compliance ensuring every project runs smoothly and efficiently. You will collaborate closely with project managers, site teams and stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and administer contracts through all stages of the project lifecycle
• Collaborate with project managers, legal teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance
• Monitor and track key contract milestones, obligations and deliverablesMaintain accurate documentation and manage variations and progress claims
• Support the resolution of contract related queries and issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in contract administration within building construction
• Proven experience on Defence and State Government projects highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication, stakeholder and problem solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management software
• Ability to travel to Katherine on an ad hoc basis

Benefits and perks

• 2 paid days off annually for work-life balance, plus 2 Community2Day volunteering days
• Option to purchase an extra week of annual leave (5 weeks total)
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and 2 weeks for secondary carers
• Employee Assistance Program through Sonder with access to wellbeing benefits
• Internal Referral bonuses
• Regular social and sports events
• NARWIC memberships and staff discounts with various retailers, insurance providers and holiday destinations
• $250 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Access to cultural leave for Indigenous employees
• Long service leave eligibility after 7 years for all states and territories

How to apply

Applications should be made by submitting a CV and cover letter online outlining your interest, motivation and what you would bring to this role by way of background.

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Recruiter Notice

Recruiters, please note we are not engaging agency support for this role and do not accept unsolicited resumes. Any CVs sent via agencies will be disregarded and candidates may be approached directly.

Location: Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

Salary: A$130,000.00 – A$150,000.00