Contracts Officer

Loftus Contracting Pty Ltd; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Loftus Contracting Pty Ltd is seeking a Contracts Officer who is highly organised, detail-oriented and hands on across all aspects of contract management and administration. This role suits someone with experience in construction, engineering or project-based environments.

Key responsibilities include contract & commercial management, procurement and subcontractor management, claims and variations, cost control, risk and compliance, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 5–10 years' experience in contract management in civil construction.
• Knowledge of standard construction contracts.
• Experience managing subcontractor agreements, claims, variations.
• Strong commercial acumen and cost control.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and civil projects.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in contract management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Contract & Commercial Management
• Procurement & Subcontractor Management
• Claims & Variations
• Cost Control & Financial Oversight
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Negotiation

Dispute resolution

Communication

Cost control

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Job Description

We are seeking a Contracts Officer to join our team. Who is highly organised, detail-oriented, hands on across all aspects of Contract Management and Contract Administration. This role is ideal for someone with experience within construction, engineering, or project-based environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Contract & Commercial Management
• Procurement & Subcontractor Management
• Claims & Variations
• Cost Control & Financial Oversight
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement

Essential Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, law, or related discipline or experience
• Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in contract management within civil construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong working knowledge of standard construction contracts.
• Proven experience managing subcontractor agreements, claims, and variations
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and cost control capability
• Familiarity with procurement processes and project delivery in civil works (roads, earthworks, utilities, drainage, etc.)
• Strong negotiation, dispute resolution, and communication skills
• Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office suite

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on diverse and exciting projects
• Competitive salary package
• Career growth and development opportunities

If you are a proactive professional, who enjoys being hands-on across all aspects of Contract Management and Contract Administration and thrives in a fast-paced project environment, we would love to hear from you.