Onsite Construction Contract Administrator — 12‑Month Role

Talent Corp; Wollongong City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Corp is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator for a heavy industry construction project. The role is an initial 12-month contract with a strong potential for extension, and offers an immediate start. The project is scheduled to run through 2034, with onsite work five days a week and travel to site as required.

You will manage core contract administration activities, collaborating with project, legal and management teams to support delivery and advise on contractual matters.

Qualifications

• At least five years' experience in contract administration within construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement and contractual risk.
• Experience managing variations, extensions of time and progress claims.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice to project stakeholders.
• Heavy industry experience highly regarded; commercial construction incl. apartment developments encouraged.
• Project management background with a smaller construction contractor may be suitable.

Responsibilities

• Administering construction contracts and supporting procurement processes.
• Reviewing and interpreting contract terms and conditions.
• Identifying contractual risks and advising on departures from agreed terms.
• Assessing and managing variations, extensions of time and progress claims.
• Working with legal and management teams to resolve contractual issues.
• Maintaining accurate contract records and supporting monthly payment processes.

Skills

Contract administration

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Project management

Job description

Talent Corp is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator for a heavy industry construction project. The role is an initial 12-month contract with a strong potential for extension, and offers an immediate start. The project is scheduled to run through 2034, with onsite work five days a week and travel to site as required.

You will manage core contract administration activities, collaborating with project, legal and management teams to support delivery and advise on contractual matters.