contracts administrator

HR Partners; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad is partnering with a well respected client to recruit a permanent, full-time Contract Administrator for multiple apartment construction projects on the Gold Coast, Queensland. You will support the commercial delivery from procurement through to final completion, tracking budgets and managing subcontractor procurement.

The role requires 2–5 years in contract administration and a tertiary qualification in Construction Management or related field, with strong stakeholder engagement and

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience as a Contract Administrator in Australian construction.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management or related discipline.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using construction management and project administration software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced project environment.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial delivery of residential construction projects from procurement through to final completion.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, including scope preparation, tender evaluation, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Track project budgets, forecasts, commitments and cost performance.
• Assess and process progress claims, variations, extensions of time, and subcontractor payments.
• Maintain commercial documentation, procurement schedules, cost reports and project registers.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams, consultants and subcontractors to achieve commercial objectives.

Skills

Contract admin

Budget tracking

Procurement

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Construction Management degree

Job description

Randstad is partnering with our well respected client to recruit a permanent, full-time Contract Administrator for multiple apartment construction projects across the Gold Coast, Queensland.

With a strong project pipeline and an established reputation for delivering high-quality developments, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the commercial delivery of residential construction projects from procurement through to final completion.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, including scope preparation, tender evaluation, negotiations, and contract administration.
• Track project budgets, forecasts, commitments, and cost performance throughout the project life cycle.
• Assess and process progress claims, variations, extensions of time, and subcontractor payments.
• Maintain commercial documentation, procurement schedules, cost reports, and project registers.
• Collaborate with project managers, site teams, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure contractual and commercial objectives are achieved.

Experience Required

• 2–5 year's experience as a Contract Administrator within the Australian construction industry.
• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience using construction management and project administration software.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Full Australian working rights.

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.