Graduate / Junior Contract Administrator

Project Recruit; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured graduate training

Mentoring program

Exposure to senior staff

Job summary

Project Recruit in Sydney is seeking a Graduate/Junior Contract Administrator to join the project team and gain hands-on experience across the full contract administration function on major construction projects.

You will receive structured training, mentoring and ongoing career development while learning from experienced industry professionals, with exposure to senior commercial staff and a clear pathway into CA roles on large projects.

Qualifications

• Have recently graduated or be in your final year of a Bachelor of Construction Management, Project Management or related degree.
• Have previous experience as a Cadet, Graduate or Junior Contract Administrator with a head contractor.
• Have a genuine interest in developing a long-term career in commercial construction.

Responsibilities

• Subcontractor procurement and tender comparisons
• Preparing scopes of work and subcontract packages
• Assisting with subcontractor negotiations and letting packages
• Progress claims and payment assessments
• Variations and cost management
• Contract documentation and administration
• Project reporting and forecasting
• Working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers and senior commercial staff
• Liaising with subcontractors, consultants and other key project stakeholders

Skills

Strong communication

Organisation

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Eager to learn

Education

Bachelor of Construction Management, Project Management or related degree

Job description

Graduate / Junior Contract Administrator

As part of the project team, you will gain hands-on exposure across the full contract administration function, working alongside an experienced commercial and project team on major, complex construction projects. You will receive structured training, mentoring and ongoing career development while learning from experienced industry professionals.

Key responsibilities

• Subcontractor procurement and tender comparisons
• Preparing scopes of work and subcontract packages
• Assisting with subcontractor negotiations and letting packages
• Progress claims and payment assessments
• Variations and cost management
• Contract documentation and administration
• Project reporting and forecasting
• Working closely with Site Managers, Project Managers and senior commercial staff
• Liaising with subcontractors, consultants and other key project stakeholders

About you

• Have recently graduated or be in your final year of a Bachelor of Construction Management, Project Management or related degree
• Have previous experience as a Cadet, Graduate or Junior Contract Administrator with a head contractor
• Have a genuine interest in developing a long-term career in commercial construction
• Possess strong communication, organisation and attention-to-detail skills
• Be proactive, hardworking and eager to learn
• Be comfortable working within a fast-paced project environment
• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Join a highly regarded national top-tier contractor
• Work on major $100M+ commercial and industrial projects
• Structured graduate training and development program
• Dedicated buddy and mentoring system
• Direct exposure to experienced Project Managers and senior commercial professionals
• Excellent opportunities for progression into a Contract Administrator and Senior CA position
• Strong pipeline of secured projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Excellent company culture with a genuine focus on developing its people