Defence Construction Contracts Administrator (3–6 Month)

CTC; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CTC in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our Tier 1 construction team on a Defence project. This 3–6 month contract requires strong commercial and contractual administration, oversight of variations, procurement and project documentation to ensure compliance with Defence requirements.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager and the commercial team, handling day‑to‑day contract administration, subcontractor agreements, progress payments,

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Contracts Administrator within Tier 1-2 construction
• Defence construction experience is desirable with defence clearance
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and subcontract administration
• Experience managing variations, claims and progress payments
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day contract administration across the project
• Preparing, reviewing and administering subcontractor and supplier contracts
• Managing variations, claims, progress payments and correspondence
• Monitoring contractual obligations, notices and key dates
• Assisting with procurement and subcontractor negotiations
• Reviewing scopes of work and subcontractor documentation
• Maintaining accurate project and commercial records
• Working closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager and commercial team
• Supporting commercial reporting and cost control
• Ensuring project documentation complies with contractual and Defence requirements

Skills

Contract administration

Defence project experience

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Job description

CTC in Adelaide is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our Tier 1 construction team on a Defence project. This 3–6 month contract requires strong commercial and contractual administration, oversight of variations, procurement and project documentation to ensure compliance with Defence requirements.

You will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Manager and the commercial team, handling day‑to‑day contract administration, subcontractor agreements, progress payments,