Contract Administrator: Own Key Client Contracts

Plateau Tree Service; Northern Beaches Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Plateau Tree Service in Australia seeks an experienced Contract Administrator to manage contracts, service agreements and work orders. You will coordinate variations, prepare payments and maintain documentation across site operations.

Responsibilities include liaising with management, clients and contractors, developing work plans, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Experience in vegetation management or related field-services is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience administering commercial or service contracts, including documentation, variations and payment claims.
• Ability to interpret contractual terms, scope requirements and service obligations.
• Experience coordinating client requirements with operational teams and management.
• Demonstrated planning, organising and time-management skills.
• Strong written communication and record-keeping abilities.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships amid competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, interpret, maintain and review contracts, service agreements and work orders.
• Coordinate contract variations, extensions, quotations and changes in scope.
• Manage contract correspondence, registers and reports for service delivery.
• Respond to client inquiries and resolve administrative or contractual issues.
• Develop forward plans and weekly works programs with staff and clients.
• Monitor performance against obligations and deadlines.
• Collect and analyse contract data and prepare reports.
• Coordinate tender-related documentation and responses.
• Prepare monthly payment claims and related reporting.
• Liaise with management, supervisors, contractors and clients to meet requirements.

Skills

Contract administration

Client coordination

Contract interpretation

Planning & time management

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

MS Word & Excel

MS Project or planning software

Health & safety compliance

Field services familiarity

Education

AQF Diploma or higher in business/contract management/construction management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Plateau Tree Service in Australia seeks an experienced Contract Administrator to manage contracts, service agreements and work orders. You will coordinate variations, prepare payments and maintain documentation across site operations.

Responsibilities include liaising with management, clients and contractors, developing work plans, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Experience in vegetation management or related field-services is valued.