Contracts Administrator, High-End Residential – Career Path

CGC Recruitment; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Corroboree Talent is seeking a Contracts/Senior Contracts Administrator to support major infrastructure projects in a hybrid Parramatta-based role. You will administer GC21 contracts, manage variations and claims, prepare formal correspondence and monitor contractor performance within governance guidelines.

The role focuses on providing compliant contract administration, procurement awareness and proactive risk management while collaborating with project teams and suppliers to deliver

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration within infrastructure, construction or project environments.
• Essential: GC21 contracts experience including variations, claims and admin processes.
• Understanding procurement, contractual obligations, legislation and risk management principles.
• Strong written communication and ability to prepare contractual correspondence and documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with project teams, contractors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Administer contract management processes ensuring compliance with obligations, legislation and governance.
• Review variations and claims with project teams to resolve issues and achieve outcomes.
• Prepare contractual letters, notices and correspondence with accurate communication.
• Monitor contractor performance, costs and risks, escalating concerns when needed.
• Contribute to commercial activities including tenders, tender evaluations and supplier engagement.
• Maintain contract documentation, registers and performance reports and identify process improvements.

Skills

Contract administration

GC21 contracts

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Documentation

Job description

Contracts Administrator

Sydney Corroboree Talent

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Job Description

The Opportunity

Support the delivery of major infrastructure projects as a Contracts Administrator. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in managing contractual processes, supporting supplier relationships and ensuring projects run efficiently, compliantly and deliver value for money. You’ll work closely with project teams, contractors and stakeholders to resolve contract issues, monitor performance and contribute to successful project delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Administer contract management processes, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, legislation and governance requirements.
• Review and assess contract variations and claims, working with project teams to resolve issues and achieve positive outcomes.
• Prepare contractual letters, notices and correspondence, ensuring accurate and timely communication with contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance, costs and risks, identifying potential issues and escalating concerns where required.
• Contribute to commercial activities, including tenders, tender evaluations and supplier engagement.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, registers and performance reports while identifying opportunities to improve contract management processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrated experience in contract administration, ideally within infrastructure, construction or a project-based environment.
• Essential: Experience working with GC21 contracts, including variations, claims and contract administration processes.
• Understanding of procurement processes, contractual obligations, legislative requirements and risk management principles.
• Strong written communication and report‑writing skills, with the ability to prepare accurate contractual correspondence and documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate with project teams, contractors and suppliers to resolve issues.
• A proactive, detail‑oriented approach, with strong organisational skills and a focus on compliance, risk mitigation and value for money.

Why Apply

• Play an important role in supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Gain valuable exposure to contract management, commercial activities and supplier relationships.
• Work collaboratively with project teams and industry stakeholders to resolve challenges and achieve positive outcomes.
• Develop your expertise in GC21 contract administration, procurement, risk management and commercial governance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance contract management processes and practices.
• Take the next step in your career within a role that values collaboration, commercial awareness and professional development.

Role Details

• Role title: Contracts/ Senior Contracts Administrator.
• Location: Parramatta, Sydney, NSW
• Working arrangement: Hybrid - 2 WFH days per week
• Contract duration: 6 months with potential extension.
• Hours: 38 hours per week.