Senior Contracts Administrator

McIlwain

Aratula

On-site

AUD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Housing available for local stay
Paid Parental Leave
Weekly gym reimbursement
Bonus annual leave days
Salary reviews twice yearly
Cultural Leave Exchange
Free NAWIC membership
Employee referral bonus

Job summary

A dynamic company in the construction sector is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to manage contracts, ensure compliance, and assist in financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a relevant degree, and strong negotiation skills. This role offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and various employee benefits, including career development opportunities.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience as a Contracts Administrator.
  • Demonstrated experience in contracts, project costing, and accounting.
  • Previous experience in a civil engineering company is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with all contract requirements and deadlines.
  • Review and negotiate contracts with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Track costs to provide Accrual information to the Project Manager.

Skills

Contract Management
Procurement
Financial Reporting
Negotiation
Communication

Education

Degree in Business Management, Law or related fields

Job description

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McIlwain is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to assist our current project commercial team in managing variations, procurement submissions and assisting in the financial and accounting records.

The project is located within the Scenic Rim region and is part of the Gondwana Rainforests World Heritage Area. Due to the location, McIlwain offers housing for those that would prefer to stay locally during the week as the works are run from Monday to Friday.

Duties:

  • Ensure compliance with all contract requirements and deadlines and keep up to date with changes and modifications.
  • Review and negotiate contracts with clients, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Follow-up outstanding paperwork and drive the team to comply and meet financial reporting deadlines.
  • Prepare and co-ordinate Insurance claims when required.
  • Track costs to provide Accrual information to the Project Manager for Financial reporting purposes.

Skills & Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Contracts Administrator
  • Degree in Business Management, Law or related disciplines preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in contracts, project costing and accounting
  • Previous experience in a civil engineering company highly regarded
  • Career development and training opportunities
  • Paid Parental Leave for primary and secondary carers
  • Weekly gym or wellness reimbursement scheme
  • Bonus annual leave days to encourage a work/life balance
  • Salary Reviews undertaken twice yearly and End of Year Bonus Scheme
  • Cultural Leave Exchange
  • Free NAWIC membership
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Uplift and Retention Bonus Scheme available on applicable projects

McIlwain is committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture of opportunity. We encourage applications from candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQI+ and people with disabilities.

Next steps:

  • Submit your CV online to apply for this role
  • Only suitable applicants will be contacted to proceed
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check
  • Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

To learn more about us, visit www.mcilwain.com

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Full-time
Job function
  • Job function
    Purchasing, Legal, and Finance
  • Industries
    Construction and Civil Engineering

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