Contract Administrator - Water

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty is partnering with a leading civil contractor on a major water infrastructure program in Western Sydney. They seek a Contracts Administrator with sharp attention to detail and strong commercial process knowledge to join a long-term delivery team.

You will administer subcontract agreements, assist with procurement and cost tracking, review terms, and contribute to financial reporting and tender reviews while coordinating with delivery teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil construction, ideally on large-scale or public infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of head contracts and subcontractor management.
• Strong systems and financial admin skills including Excel; Jobpac/Cheops are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Administer subcontract agreements, ensuring compliance and scope clarity.
• Assist with procurement, cost tracking, and progress claim submissions.
• Review contractual terms and support the commercial team in risk identification.
• Maintain accurate financial records, forecasts, and project documentation.
• Liaise with internal delivery teams and external stakeholders to support smooth execution.
• Contribute to tender reviews and financial reporting as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Strong communication

Proactive mindset

Tools

Excel

Jobpac

Cheops

Job description

We’re working with a leading civil contractor on a transformational water infrastructure project supporting the future growth of Western Sydney. As part of a long-term delivery team, we’re now looking to appoint a Contracts Administratorwith strong attention to detail and a solid grasp of commercial processes.

This is a great opportunity to work on a large-scale, technically interesting program within a collaborative and experienced team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Administer subcontract agreements, ensuring compliance and scope clarity
• Assist with procurement, cost tracking, and progress claim submissions
• Review contractual terms and support the commercial team in risk identification
• Maintain accurate financial records, forecasts, and project documentation
• Liaise with internal delivery teams and external stakeholders to support smooth execution
• Contribute to tender reviews and financial reporting as required

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in civil construction, ideally on large-scale or public infrastructure projects
• Understanding of head contracts and subcontractor management
• Strong systems and financial admin skills (Excel, Jobpac/Cheops a bonus)
• Excellent organisation and communication abilities
• A proactive mindset and ability to work across multiple work fronts