Contract Administrator — Govt & Commercial Projects

seek.com.au; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our commercial construction team. You will work under Project Managers, liaising with sub-contractors and suppliers while assisting with the management of diverse, high‑value contracts ($500k–$10M).

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Govt contracts preferred, a Bachelor in Construction Management or similar, and strong MS Office, Procore and related tools to ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience, preferably working within Govt contracts
• Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) or similar tertiary education
• Knowledge of the construction industry
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise with various stakeholders
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects
• Understanding and experience of on-site processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Proficient in using MS Office Suite, Procore, Procure Pro and Breadcrumb
• Commitment to a safe and healthy workplace

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, review and administration of cost reports, PCG reports, RFI's project programs, procurement, purchase orders and subcontracts
• Liaise with project team, clients, and subcontractors to ensure timely and accurate contract documentation
• Ensure site records are retained on a daily basis
• Liaise with Authorities and Councils for issuing of Certificates
• Monitor contract compliance and assist with the resolution of contractual issues
• Support the preparation of contract variations, claims, and reporting
• Provide administrative support to the project team as required

Skills

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

Bachelor of Construction Management (Building) or similar

Tools

Procore

Procure Pro

Breadcrumb

MS Office

Job description

seek.com.au is seeking a Contract Administrator to join our commercial construction team. You will work under Project Managers, liaising with sub-contractors and suppliers while assisting with the management of diverse, high‑value contracts ($500k–$10M).

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Govt contracts preferred, a Bachelor in Construction Management or similar, and strong MS Office, Procore and related tools to ensure accurate documentation and timely reporting.