Contract Administrator – Major Projects (9‑Day Fortnight)

Bayside Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Liability Allowance (3.5%)

Vehicle allowance

Superannuation 12%

Job summary

Bayside Council is seeking two Contract Administrators to support its Major Projects program in Sydney, Australia. You will provide high-level contract administration across complex construction initiatives, align with the Superintendent's Representative, and help ensure compliant, on-time project delivery with strong financial oversight.

You will administer contracts, assess variations and progress claims, monitor budgets and schedules, conduct site inspections, and engage with contractors and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contract administration or contract management within construction/capital works.
• Demonstrated experience administering AS4902, AS4000, GC21 or similar contracts.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract management and construction delivery processes.
• Experience reviewing project costs, variations, progress claims and contractor performance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts including AS4902, AS4000 and GC21.
• Assess variations, progress claims, contractor performance and contractual compliance.
• Monitor project budgets, costs, schedules and financial performance.
• Conduct site inspections and support quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Provide contract management advice and support across the capital works program.
• Engage with contractors, consultants and key stakeholders to support project delivery.

Skills

Contract administration

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Cost control

Procurement

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Tools

AS4000

AS4902

GC21

Job description

Bayside Council is seeking two Contract Administrators to support its Major Projects program in Sydney, Australia. You will provide high-level contract administration across complex construction initiatives, align with the Superintendent's Representative, and help ensure compliant, on-time project delivery with strong financial oversight.

You will administer contracts, assess variations and progress claims, monitor budgets and schedules, conduct site inspections, and engage with contractors and