Contracts Administrator

Core Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression into senior roles

Supportive leadership team

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Core Talent is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join its Major Projects team in Sydney. You will own the commercial administration from procurement through to final account on high-value projects, collaborating with project managers and site teams to ensure smooth delivery.

The role offers exposure to diverse sectors and live environments, with career progression toward Senior Contracts Administration and Project Management. A supportive leadership team underpins long-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Contracts Administrator in commercial construction, fit out or refurbishment.
• Experience delivering projects valued between $2M-$20M+ is highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of procurement, variations and cost reporting.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within high-performing project teams.
• Australian construction experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes and contract administration
• Process progress claims, variations and payment schedules
• Prepare RFIs, purchase orders and project documentation
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and budget management
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout delivery
• Support Project Managers with programme and commercial management
• Maintain accurate project records and contract documentation
• Assist through to practical completion and final account

Skills

Contracts administration

Procurement

Cost reporting

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Australian construction experience

Job description

Contracts Administrator - Fit Out & Refurb
Sydney (South) $120k - $140k + Super

I'm working with a well-established commercial fit out and refurbishment contractor that's looking to bring on an experienced Contracts Administrator to support its growing Major Projects team.

This is an opportunity to work on technically challenging projects across commercial fit outs, large-scale refurbishments, heritage buildings, hospitality, education and government projects, with values ranging from $2M to $20M+.

About the Company

Our client has been delivering complex fit out and refurbishment projects across NSW for nearly four decades, earning a strong reputation for quality delivery, repeat clients and collaborative project teams. They specialise in delivering projects in live and high-profile environments where planning, coordination and commercial management are critical.

About the Role

Working alongside experienced Project Managers, you'll take ownership of the commercial administration of major projects from procurement through to final account.

This is a hands-on role where you'll be involved in every stage of project delivery while gaining exposure to complex commercial construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes and contract administration
• Process progress claims, variations and payment schedules
• Prepare RFIs, purchase orders and project documentation
• Assist with cost reporting, forecasting and budget management
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and suppliers throughout delivery
• Support Project Managers with programme and commercial management
• Maintain accurate project records and contract documentation
• Assist through to practical completion and final account

About You

• 3+ years' experience as a Contracts Administrator within commercial construction, fit out or refurbishment
• Experience delivering projects valued between $2M-$20M+ is highly regarded
• Strong understanding of procurement, variations and cost reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within high-performing project teams
• Australian construction experience is essential

What's on Offer

• $120k - $140k + Super
• Major commercial projects across Sydney
• Exposure to heritage, hospitality, education and government sectors
• Genuine career progression into Senior Contracts Administration and Project Management
• Supportive leadership team with long-term career opportunities
• Strong pipeline of secured work with a respected commercial contractor