Contract Administrator

3D Recruitment; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

3D Recruitment partners with a national contractor delivering Defence and Federal Government projects across Geelong and Melbourne. They are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to help deliver complex, high-profile programs.

You will administer contracts from commencement to completion, prepare variations and progress claims, monitor costs and compliance, and liaise with government clients, subcontractors and project teams to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contract Administrator in commercial construction or infrastructure.
• Strong contract administration knowledge including variations, cost reporting and progress claims.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Security clearance eligibility and Australian citizenship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts across Defence and Government projects from start to finish.
• Prepare and manage variations, progress claims, payment schedules and project documentation.
• Monitor costs, budgets and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with government clients, subcontractors, consultants and project teams to keep work on track.
• Maintain accurate project records and reporting in line with government contract requirements.

Skills

Contract administration

Cost reporting

Variations management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Reading drawings & contract docs

Job description

• Up to $165K + Super | Defence & Federal Govt Projects
• Geelong & Melbourne Based | Strong Project Pipeline
• National Contractor | Genuine Career Growth

3D Recruitment has partnered with a well-established national contractor with a strong pipeline of Defence and Federal Government work across Geelong and Melbourne. They’re seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to help deliver complex, high-profile projects across the region.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a respected national builder with operations across Australia and a proven track record on Government and Defence projects. Their Victorian team delivers work on secure and operational sites where safety, quality and compliance are front and centre. With experienced local teams backed by national resources, they offer the stability of a large organisation with the agility of a smaller business. A collaborative culture, a genuine commitment to developing its people and long-term client relationships make them an employer of choice.

WHAT YOU GET

• Salary up to $165,000 + Super
• Work on Defence and Federal Government projects across Geelong and Melbourne
• Join a national contractor with a strong forward pipeline
• Be part of a business that values safety, quality and long-term career development
• Real opportunities to grow as the Victorian business continues to expand

THE ROLE

• Administer contracts across multiple Defence and Government projects from commencement through to completion
• Prepare and manage variations, progress claims, payment schedules and project documentation
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and commercial performance throughout the project lifecycle
• Liaise with government clients, subcontractors, consultants and project teams to keep projects running efficiently
• Maintain accurate project records and reporting in line with government contract requirements
• Ensure contractual, safety, quality, security and compliance requirements are met at every stage

YOU

• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator in commercial construction or infrastructure
• Experience on Defence or Federal Government projects highly regarded
• Strong understanding of contract administration, cost reporting, variations and commercial management
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications and contract documentation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Australian citizenship and the ability to obtain and hold a Defence security clearance
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities