Contracts Administrator

Unita Group Operations; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Unita is seeking a Contracts Administrator to keep projects commercially strong by managing procurement, contracts and administration from start to finish across Australia. You’ll partner with Project Managers to protect margins, track progress claims, variations and compliance, while maintaining organized, audit-ready documentation.

This role suits someone who is proactive, detail-oriented and able to balance priorities across multiple projects in a dynamic construction environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration within commercial construction or fitout environments.
• Solid understanding of head contract and subcontract management processes.
• Experience supporting procurement, progress claims, variations and cost tracking throughout project delivery.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• A relevant tertiary qualification is desirable and a current driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement, contracts and commercial processes to protect project margins.
• Maintain contract documentation, claims, variations and progress tracking.
• Collaborate with project managers and delivery teams to ensure commercial discipline.
• Identify commercial risks early and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Organised

Education

Construction Management/Contract Law/Commerce degree

Job description

At Unita, we build spaces where people love to work, shop, dine, learn, stay and play – delivering retail stores, hospitality venues, hotels, offices, gyms and wellness spaces, medical centres and education facilities across Australia.

But great spaces don’t build themselves. Great teams do.

People have always been at the heart of what we do. We’re big enough to deliver career-defining work across Australia, but small enough that your contribution is seen, your input is valued and the work you do matters.

We’re looking for a Contracts Administrator to help keep our projects commercially strong by managing procurement, contracts and project administration that supports successful delivery from start to finish.

The role

At Unita, Contracts Administrators are trusted commercial partners to our Project Managers and delivery teams. You’ll help manage procurement, contracts, claims, variations and commercial processes that protect project performance and support successful delivery. You’ll be trusted to own the detail, maintain strong commercial discipline and identify risks early, helping protect margin, strengthen project outcomes and keep projects moving forward.

What great looks like

• Contracts, claims and variations are managed proactively, protecting Unita’s contractual position and minimising commercial exposure
• Subcontractor procurement is thorough, compliant and commercially aligned
• Head contract obligations are clearly understood, tracked and actioned
• Progress claims and variation registers are clean, up to date and defensible
• Commercial risks, scope gaps and cost impacts are identified early, allowing the project team to take action before they affect margin or delivery
• Documentation is organised, audit-ready and easy for others to rely on
• Subcontractors experience professional, clear and timely communication
• Projects close out cleanly, including Deeds of Release, final accounts and retentions

Who this role suits

• This role suits an experienced Contracts Administrator who understands that strong project outcomes are built on strong commercial foundations. You’re commercially minded, highly organised and proactive, with the ability to balance competing priorities while protecting the project’s commercial and contractual position.
• Detail-oriented and structured, with strong documentation habits and attention to detail
• Commercially competent, with a solid understanding of how contracts, procurement, claims and variations impact project performance
• Proactive and accountable, identifying risks early rather than waiting for issues to elevate
• Clear and professional in your communication with subcontractors and internal stakeholders
• Resilient under pressure, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines without losing accuracy
• Naturally aligned to the Unita Way – you take responsibility, work well with others, and look for better ways of doing things

Experience we’re looking for

• Experience in contract administration within commercial construction or fitout environments
• Solid understanding of head contract and subcontract management processes
• Experience supporting procurement, progress claims, variations and cost tracking throughout project delivery
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projects
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Contract Law, Commerce or a similar field is desirable
• A current driver’s licence

At Unita, every team member shapes our culture in their own unique way. We value different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe, respected and able to do their best work. If this role excites you but you don’t tick every box, we still welcome your application.

PS – we’re handling this one in-house, no recruitment agencies please.