Contract Administrator

Lendlease Corporation; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being program

Well-being leave

Gym/Exercise discounts

Flexibility in work arrangement

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

Lendlease is seeking a Contracts Administrator for our Melbourne-based team in the North Western Suburbs. You will manage contract lifecycle documentation, support negotiation and execution, and ensure compliance with contractual terms across projects.

The role requires 2–5 years in contract administration, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of contract law and procurement processes. You will liaise with stakeholders to resolve issues and contribute to risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in contract administration or a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good understanding of contract law and procurement processes.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of contracts.
• Maintain accurate records of contract documentation, variations, and correspondence.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance with terms and conditions.
• Support project teams with contract interpretation and administration.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external parties to resolve contract issues.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in business, law, construction management

Job description

About Lendlease: Lendlease is Australia’s leading real estate business with International operations. Our core expertise is in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.

About the Role

With a national delivery capability, Lendlease Construction provides innovative and industry-leading project management, design and construction services driven by sector focused knowledge and experience. We push boundaries and embrace challenges. Our clients come to us when it’s important to handle complexity, drive diversity, offer strategic and long-term value, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions. We are looking for a Contracts Administrator to join our team based in North Western Suburbs of Melbourne. The Contract Administrator role supports the effective management of contracts throughout the project lifecycle. This role is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and maintaining contract documentation, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, and assisting in the resolution of contract-related issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of contracts.
• Maintain accurate records of contract documentation, variations, and correspondence.
• Monitor contract performance and compliance with terms and conditions.
• Support project teams with contract interpretation and administration.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external parties to resolve contract issues.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation strategies.

About You

Tertiary qualifications in business, law, construction management, or a related field.

2–5 years of experience in contract administration or a similar role.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Good understanding of contract law and procurement processes.

Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.

About Us

We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts
• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer.
• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).
• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities
• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.

To find out more about us and to explore all other opportunities visit www.lendlease.com/careers

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We value the unique experiences, perspectives and aspirations that every candidate brings. Lendlease remains committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in a range of initiatives, including our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, which guides our partnership with First Nations peoples to advance reconciliation, create opportunities, and support thriving communities through First Nations-led city shaping.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage.

Lendlease is Australia’s leading real estate business with an international investments platform. We’re city shapers, asset creators and trusted partners. Our deep property experience and bold thinking delivers innovative real estate and investment solutions. Very few organisations can build cities from scratch, including the infrastructure to connect people, with skills to design, develop, fund, build and manage, but we can. We purposefully seek to hire people who share our values and passion to make a positive impact. Whether big or small, we make a difference and all of us have a part to play in our success. Together we make a difference.