Contracts Administrator

Ashdown Consulting; Blacktown; Hybrid; AUD 96,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashdown Consulting is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator / Project Manager to support delivery of a diverse civil infrastructure portfolio in Western Sydney. You will manage contracts from planning through completion, overseeing budgets, schedules and quality across roads, drainage and buildings.

The role requires strong contract administration, negotiation and risk-management skills with a focus on collaboration with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• > At least eight years' relevant experience in contract administration, project coordination or civil infrastructure delivery.
• > Experience administering AS2124 and AS4000 contracts.
• > Knowledge of roads, drainage, utilities, buildings or recreational infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Administer AS2124 and AS4000 contracts across civil infrastructure projects.
• Prepare contract documentation, correspondence, notices and project records.
• Assess and process claims, variations, extension-of-time requests and payments.
• Monitor contractual obligations, performance, risks and emerging disputes.
• Coordinate projects to achieve budgets, deadlines and quality standards.
• Manage procurement, capital expenditure, resource allocation and progress reporting.
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants and service providers.
• Participate in contractor meetings and undertake site inspections when required.
• Identify delivery risks and provide advice to project and program leadership.
• Improve contract administration systems, documentation and reporting processes.

Skills

Contract administration

Project coordination

Civil infrastructure delivery

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Risk management

Written communication

MS Office

Education

Construction, civil engineering, or project management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Rate:$80 per hour + super
• Contract:12 Months
• Working arrangement:Hybrid
• Location:Western Sydney

Contract Administrator / Project Manager - Civil Infrastructure

• Rate:$80 per hour + super
• Start date:September 2026
• Contract:12 Months
• Working arrangement:Hybrid
• Location:Western Sydney

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator / Project Manager to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure and community projects.

You will administer construction and professional-services contracts while coordinating projects from planning through to completion. Projects range in value from approximately $10,000 to $70 million and include roads, drainage, bridges, buildings and recreational spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer AS2124 and AS4000 contracts across civil infrastructure projects.
• Prepare contract documentation, correspondence, notices and project records.
• Assess and process claims, variations, extension-of-time requests and payments.
• Monitor contractual obligations, performance, risks and emerging disputes.
• Coordinate projects to achieve agreed budgets, deadlines and quality standards.
• Manage procurement, capital expenditure, resource allocation and progress reporting.
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants and service providers.
• Participate in contractor meetings and undertake site inspections when required.
• Identify delivery risks and provide advice to project and program leadership.
• Improve contract administration systems, documentation and reporting processes.

About You

You will bring:

• At least eight years' relevant experience in contract administration, project coordination or civil infrastructure delivery.
• Strong experience administering AS2124 and AS4000 contracts.
• Experience with civil works, construction services and professional consulting contracts.
• Knowledge of roads, drainage, utilities, buildings or recreational infrastructure.
• Experience delivering complex, long-term projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management, commercial, negotiation and risk-management capabilities.
• Excellent written communication, organisation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• A qualification in construction, civil engineering, project management or a related discipline.
• A valid White Card and current Class C driver's licence.

Experience within local government and qualifications in contract administration or CPEng membership will be highly regarded.