Contracts Administrator

Barpa Construction Services; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indigenous participation emphasis

Competitive salary

Cultural leave

Work life balance days

Community days

Parental leave scheme

Employee assistance program

Professional memberships

Sporting & social events

Discounts across travel, retail, and 


Job summary

Barpa Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the commercial delivery of projects across Victoria. Based in Melbourne, this role will contribute to procurement, contract administration and cost control, ensuring projects align with contractual, financial and programme requirements.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will manage subcontract procurement, administer agreements, track variations and support cost reporting to optimise project outcomes across

Qualifications

• Degree in Construction Management or a related discipline.
• 3–7 years' experience in commercial construction (builder-side preferred).
• Experience in subcontract procurement and contract administration.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
• Ability to manage multiple trade packages and deadlines.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build stakeholder relationships.
• Strong systems capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract procurement from tender through to contract execution.
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluate submissions and support trade letting.
• Administer subcontract agreements, variations and payment processes.
• Support head contract administration including notices, EOTs and variations.
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and commercial performance tracking.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against budget, programme and scope.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely delivery of procurement and commercial outcomes.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and contract compliance.
• Support project delivery through strong stakeholder coordination and communication.

Skills

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Multitasking

Education

Degree qualified in Construction Management or a similar discipline

Job description

Why Barpa?

Barpa Pty Ltd is a majority Indigenous-owned commercial construction company specialising in the delivery of technically complex and innovative facilities. We work across live operational environments, requiring strong planning, collaboration, and commercial discipline.

Why Barpa?

Barpa Pty Ltd is a majority Indigenous-owned commercial construction company specialising in the delivery of technically complex and innovative facilities. We work across live operational environments, requiring strong planning, collaboration, and commercial discipline.

Our clients span Federal and State Government, Defence, Education, Health, local Councils, Not-for-Profits, Private Clients, and Tier One contractors. At Barpa, we are proud to deliver projects that create long-term value for communities while fostering meaningful Indigenous participation and partnerships.

The role

We're looking for a Contracts Administrator to support the commercial delivery of projects across VIC. Based in Melbourne, this role will also support project outcomes across VIC.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will play a key role in procurement, contract administration and cost control, ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual, financial and programme requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontract procurement from tender through to contract execution
• Prepare tender documentation, evaluate submissions and support trade letting
• Administer subcontract agreements, variations and payment processes
• Support head contract administration including notices, EOTs and variations
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and commercial performance tracking
• Monitor subcontractor performance against budget, programme and scope
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely delivery of procurement and commercial outcomes
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and contract compliance
• Support project delivery through strong stakeholder coordination and communication

Essential

About You:

• Degree qualified in Construction Management or a similar discipline
• 3-7 years' experience in commercial construction (builder-side preferred)
• Experience in subcontract procurement and contract administration
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
• Ability to manage multiple trade packages and deadlines
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
• Strong systems capability

Benefits And Perks

• A collaborative, values-driven workplace with a strong commitment to Indigenous participation and inclusion.
• Competitive salary and the opportunity to work on diverse, technically complex projects across Australia.
• Excellent leave benefits, including Cultural Leave, Purchased Leave, Work Life Balance Days, Community Days, and a generous Parental Leave scheme.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Professional memberships and development support.
• Sporting and social events.
• Discounts across travel, retail, and health.

• Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders and Veterans are encouraged to apply*