Contract Administrator – Defence & Government Projects

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

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.