Senior Contract Administrator

Icon; Canberra; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction conglomerate is seeking a Contract Administrator in Canberra to manage end-to-end contract processes and oversee project budgets. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in construction contract administration and a strong background in managing large-scale contracts. This role offers competitive benefits, including paid parental leave, additional annual leave options, and community volunteering days.

Benefits

Two paid days off for work-life balance

Extra week of annual leave options

Sixteen weeks paid parental leave

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Regular social and sporting events

NARWIC memberships and retailer discounts

Annual wellbeing reimbursement

Cultural leave for Indigenous employees

Long service leave eligibility

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in construction contract administration.
• Proven success managing contracts on $100m+ projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract and subcontract processes.
• Oversee budgets, procurement, and cost reporting.
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve issues.

Skills

Construction contract administration

Contract negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

Tertiary qualifications in construction or related field

Tools

Contract software

MS Office

Job description

Why Icon?

The Icon Group, an Australian construction conglomerate comprised of three major companies, Icon, Minicon, and Barpa has over 800 employees, and offices located across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific with diverse opportunities across a broad range of sectors and regions.

We are backed by one of the top 20 construction companies in the world, the progressive, sustainability-focused, Kajima Corporation.

We are one of the largest construction providers in the Australasia, currently delivering over 85 projects ranging from $50million to $800million.

At Icon, our people are our greatest asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end contract and subcontract processes, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks
• Oversee budgets, procurement, and cost reporting to support timely project delivery
• Liaise with stakeholders to resolve issues, maintain relationships, and meet expectations
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and adherence to quality standards
• Mentor junior staff and support planning and progress tracking for on-time, on-budget delivery

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in construction contract administration
• Proven success managing contracts on $100m+ projects
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, legislation, and standards
• Skilled negotiator with excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Detail-oriented with a structured approach to contract management
• Proficient in contract software and MS Office
• Tertiary qualifications in construction, QS, or related field preferred

Benefits and perks

• Two paid days off each year to support work life balance plus two Community2Day volunteering days
• The option to purchase an extra week of annual leave giving you a total of five weeks to unwind and recharge
• Sixteen weeks paid parental leave for primary carers and two weeks for secondary carers
• Access to Sonder through our Employee Assistance Program offering comprehensive wellbeing support
• Internal referral bonuses that reward you for recommending great talent
• Regular social and sporting events that help our teams stay connected
• NARWIC memberships along with discounts across retailers insurance providers and holiday destinations
• A $250 annual wellbeing reimbursement
• Access to cultural leave for Indigenous employees
• Long service leave eligibility after seven years across all states and territories

How to Apply

Applications should be made by submitting a CV and cover letter online outlining your interest, motivation and what you would bring to this role by way of background.

Or contact Emily Roberson (Recruitment) via [e-mail]

Recruiters, please note we are not engaging agency support for this role and do not accept unsolicited resumes. Any CVs sent via agencies will be disregarded and candidates may approached directly.