Contract Administrator | Defence | Sydney or Bandiana

Icon Construction; Wodonga; Híbrido; AUD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Employee Assistance Program

Market-competitive salary

Generous leave policies

Collaborative culture

Sporting & social events

Professional memberships

Travel, retail & health discounts

Descripción de la vacante

The Icon Group seeks a Contract Administrator to join our NSW team, delivering a $40m Defence project. You’ll own contract administration, manage variations, and interface with clients and subcontractors across Sydney or Bandiana.

Remote or onsite options suit different locations, with a strong focus on commercial risk management. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in contract administration on significant construction projects, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive, detail-driven mindset.

Formación

• 4+ years’ contract administration experience in construction.
• Experience across medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience managing variations, claims and subcontractor packages.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Structured, detail-focused approach.
• Defence project experience is highly regarded but not essential.
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Administer construction contracts across the Defence project.
• Manage variations, claims and contractual compliance.
• Prepare and assess progress claims and payment certificates.
• Work with the project team on commercial and contractual matters.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual obligations.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Identify contractual risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Assist with the resolution of contractual issues and disputes.
• Maintain accurate commercial and contract documentation.

Conocimientos

Contract administration

Construction knowledge

Variations & claims

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Detail oriented

Defence project experience

Educación

Construction Management or Quantity Surveying degree

Descripción del empleo

Contract Administrator | Defence | Sydney or Bandiana

The Icon Group is an Australian construction group comprising Icon, Minicon and Barpa, with more than 800 employees and offices across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

Backed by Kajima Corporation, one of the world’s leading construction companies, we offer the scale and project opportunities of a major contractor while maintaining a culture where our people are known, supported and given opportunities to grow.

At Icon, our people are our greatest asset. Without them, we would not be the successful business we are today.

The opportunity As a Contract Administrator, you will join our NSW team working across the delivery of a $40m Defence project for a repeat client.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced CA looking to build their Defence experience while working within an established project team. With the flexibility to be Sydney-based and work remotely, or work onsite in Bandiana, the role offers options to suit candidates across different locations.

Working closely with the project team, you’ll take ownership of contract administration and commercial activities, helping manage contractual risk and support the successful delivery of the project.

Key responsibilities:

• Administer construction contracts across the Defence project
• Manage variations, claims and contractual compliance
• Prepare and assess progress claims and payment certificates
• Work closely with the project team on commercial and contractual matters
• Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual obligations
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders
• Identify contractual risks and support mitigation strategies
• Assist with the resolution of contractual issues and disputes
• Maintain accurate commercial and contract documentation

Why Icon?

The Icon Group is an Australian construction group comprising Icon, Minicon and Barpa, with more than 800 employees and offices across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

Backed by Kajima Corporation, one of the world’s leading construction companies, we offer the scale and project opportunities of a major contractor while maintaining a culture where our people are known, supported and given opportunities to grow.

At Icon, our people are our greatest asset. Without them, we would not be the successful business we are today.

The opportunity As a Contract Administrator, you will join our NSW team working across the delivery of a $40m Defence project for a repeat client.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced CA looking to build their Defence experience while working within an established project team. With the flexibility to be Sydney-based and work remotely, or work onsite in Bandiana, the role offers options to suit candidates across different locations.

Working closely with the project team, you’ll take ownership of contract administration and commercial activities, helping manage contractual risk and support the successful delivery of the project.

Key responsibilities:

• Administer construction contracts across the Defence project
• Manage variations, claims and contractual compliance
• Prepare and assess progress claims and payment certificates
• Work closely with the project team on commercial and contractual matters
• Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual obligations
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders
• Identify contractual risks and support mitigation strategies
• Assist with the resolution of contractual issues and disputes
• Maintain accurate commercial and contract documentation

About you:

We’re looking for an experienced Contract Administrator who brings:

• 4+ years’ Contract Administration experience within construction
• Experience working across medium to large-scale construction projects
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience managing variations, claims and subcontractor packages
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• A structured, detail-focused approach
• Defence project experience is highly regarded but not essential
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline preferred

Benefits and perks:

• Access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Market competitive Salary and excellent working environment
• Excellent Leave Polices that include purchased Annual Leave, Work Life Balance Days, Community Days and generous Parental Leave scheme
• Collaborative and values-based workplace culture
• Sporting and Social events
• Professional Memberships
• Discounts on Travel, Retail and Health

Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders and Veterans are encouraged to apply