Contracts Administrator

Adelaide Croatia Raiders; City of Brimbank; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Mentoring by leaders

Premium residential projects exposure

Collaborative team environment

Long-term stability

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Boutique Residential Builder in Melbourne is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support delivery of high-quality residential projects, including extensions, renovations and bespoke homes.

You'll work closely with the Director and Operations Manager, coordinating contracts, suppliers and budgets, with a clear pathway toward Project Management and ongoing professional development within a collaborative, stable team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Contracts Administrator, Project Coordinator or similar construction role.
• Residential construction experience across renovations, extensions or custom homes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Confidence working with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership and solve problems.
• Genuine desire to build a long-term career within residential construction.

Responsibilities

• Preparing contracts, purchase orders and project documentation.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, inspections and material orders.
• Assisting with project budgets, progress claims and client variations.
• Maintaining construction programs and project records.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, trades and suppliers.
• Assisting with continual improvement of systems and processes.
• Working alongside senior management to further develop your construction knowledge and project delivery skills.

Skills

Contracts Administration

Project Coordination

Residential Construction

Organization

Communication

Attention to Detail

Client Liaison

Problem Solving

Job description

Boutique Residential Builder | Career Progression | Premium Projects

I'm currently partnering with a highly respected boutique residential builder that has been delivering exceptional extensions, renovations and bespoke homes across Melbourne for more than 20 years. Known for their quality craftsmanship, strong client relationships and collaborative culture, they're continuing to grow and are looking to appoint a Contracts Administrator to support the delivery of their residential projects.

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who enjoys working on high-quality residential builds and is looking for genuine career progression. Working closely with the Director and Operations Manager, you'll gain exposure across all facets of the business with a clear pathway towards Project Management.

The Role

Supporting projects from commencement through to completion, you'll play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and professionally.

• Preparing contracts, purchase orders and project documentation.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, inspections and material orders.
• Assisting with project budgets, progress claims and client variations.
• Maintaining construction programs and project records.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, trades and suppliers throughout each project.
• Assisting with the continual improvement of systems and processes.
• Working alongside senior management to further develop your construction knowledge and project delivery skills.

About You

• Experience as a Contracts Administrator, Project Coordinator or similar construction role.
• Residential construction experience, ideally across renovations, extensions or custom homes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Confidence working with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.
• A proactive mindset with the ability to take ownership and solve problems.
• A genuine desire to build a long-term career within residential construction.

The Benefits

• Clear career progression towards Project Management.
• Direct mentoring from experienced industry leaders.
• Exposure to premium residential renovation and extension projects.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Long-term stability with an established and growing business.
• The opportunity to contribute to the continual growth and evolution of the company.