Contracts Administrator - Transport Systems

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty is seeking a Contracts Administrator for a pivotal role on a major roads and transport technology program in Brisbane, Australia. This on-site position collaborates with project delivery teams, trades, and stakeholders to translate complex commercial challenges into clear outcomes.

You will oversee contract administration, manage subcontracts, and provide commercial guidance while maintaining variation and correspondence registers.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar.
• Proven experience as a Contract Administrator in civil, infrastructure, or utilities.
• Confident communication style and ability to engage with trades and stakeholders alike.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience handling complex subcontracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day contract administration, claims, and variations.
• Prepare, review, and manage subcontractor agreements.
• Provide commercial guidance to project managers and site teams.
• Maintain registers for variations, delays, and key correspondence.
• Assist with financial forecasting and cost control reporting.
• Build strong relationships with both field teams and clients.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Quantity Surveying

Tools

Jobpac

Cheops

Job description

Contracts Administrator - Transport Systems

Brisbane QLD, Australia

Job Type

Permanent

Workspace

On Site

We’re partnering with one of Australia’s leading civil contractors to find an experienced Contract Administrator ready to step into a pivotal role on a major roads and transport technology program — think traffic systems, network upgrades, and smart infrastructure across South-East Queensland. If you’re the kind of person who thrives in the field, enjoys working closely with project delivery teams and trades, and can turn complex commercial problems into clear outcomes — this is the kind of project that defines careers.

Why this role?

• High-profile capital works and transport technology program
• Join a collaborative commercial team with excellent leadership Long pipeline of secured and upcoming projects
• Strong culture of mentorship, development and recognition

What you’ll do

• Oversee day-to-day contract administration, claims, and variations
• Prepare, review, and manage subcontractor agreements
• Provide commercial guidance to project managers and site teams
• Maintain registers for variations, delays, and key correspondence
• Assist with financial forecasting and cost control reporting
• Build strong relationships with both field teams and clients

What you’ll bring

• Degree qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar
• Proven experience as a Contract Administrator in civil, infrastructure, or utilities
• Confident communication style and ability to engage with trades and stakeholders alike
• Strong commercial acumen with experience handling complex subcontracts Proficiency in systems such as Jobpac, Cheops, or similar

This is a standout opportunity to work with an organisation that delivers iconic infrastructure and values commercial excellence as much as technical delivery. If you’re a hands-on CA who knows how to make things happen — we’d love to hear from you.