Defence Contract Administrator – Hybrid Sydney/Bandiana

Icon Construction; Wodonga; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Market-competitive salary

Generous leave policies

Collaborative culture

Sporting & social events

Professional memberships

Travel, retail & health discounts

Job summary

The Icon Group seeks a Contract Administrator to join our NSW team, delivering a $40m Defence project. You’ll own contract administration, manage variations, and interface with clients and subcontractors across Sydney or Bandiana.

Remote or onsite options suit different locations, with a strong focus on commercial risk management. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in contract administration on significant construction projects, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive, detail-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ contract administration experience in construction.
• Experience across medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience managing variations, claims and subcontractor packages.
• Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Structured, detail-focused approach.
• Defence project experience is highly regarded but not essential.
• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer construction contracts across the Defence project.
• Manage variations, claims and contractual compliance.
• Prepare and assess progress claims and payment certificates.
• Work with the project team on commercial and contractual matters.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and contractual obligations.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Identify contractual risks and support mitigation strategies.
• Assist with the resolution of contractual issues and disputes.
• Maintain accurate commercial and contract documentation.

Skills

Contract administration

Construction knowledge

Variations & claims

Negotiation & stakeholder mgmt

Detail oriented

Defence project experience

Education

Construction Management or Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

The Icon Group seeks a Contract Administrator to join our NSW team, delivering a $40m Defence project. You’ll own contract administration, manage variations, and interface with clients and subcontractors across Sydney or Bandiana.

Remote or onsite options suit different locations, with a strong focus on commercial risk management. Ideal candidates have 4+ years in contract administration on significant construction projects, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive, detail-driven mindset.