Senior Contracts Administrator

TechSpan Building Systems; Armidale Regional Council; On-site; AUD 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-and-construct building company is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator in Armidale. This role involves providing financial and commercial support across projects, leading contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance. Ideal candidates should have a CA/CPA qualification or be working towards it, along with experience in construction finance. The salary package is $130,000, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Permanent role

Ongoing career progression

Structured onboarding

Supportive leadership

People-first culture

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, engineering, or commercial project finance.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and standards (AS/NZ).
• Advanced financial modeling abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract negotiation and manage commercial risk.
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, WIP, and margin analysis.
• Develop, monitor, and report on cash flow forecasts.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Financial reporting

Commercial risk management

Financial modeling

Stakeholder influence

Education

CA/CPA qualification (or in progress)

Tools

Jobpac or similar systems

Job description

About us

TechSpan is a design-and-construct building company specialising in steel and structural building solutions across the commercial, industrial, and agribusiness sectors. With more than 25 years of experience and a reputation for delivering quality and innovation, TechSpan supports clients from design through to installation. Our team prides itself on collaboration, integrity, and practical thinking.

The Role

We’re looking for a Senior Contracts Administrator to provide integrated financial and commercial support across our projects. This role will partner closely with project managers, estimators, and leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with strong contractual outcomes.

Key to this role is leading effective contact negotiations, delivering accurate financial reporting, and managing commercial risks while building systems that enable sustainable, profitable growth. You’ll oversee WIP reporting, forecasting, cash flow (single & aggregate projects), and governance, while mentoring others in financial and commercial acumen.

What You’ll Do

• Lead contract negotiation and manage commercial risk
• Deliver accurate financial reporting, WIP, and margin analysis
• Develop, monitor, and report on cash flow forecasts for both individual projects and the overall portfolio
• Support project managers with cost control, budgeting, and financial decision making
• Ensure governance and compliance across all financial and contractual matters
• Champion continuous improvement in financial and commercial systems

About You

You are a CA/CPA qualified (or working towards) finance professional with experience in construction, engineering, or commercial project finance. You bring strong knowledge of contract law and construction contracts (AS/NZ standards), commercial negotiation skills, and advanced financial modelling abilities. You are confident working in Jobpac or similar systems and can influence both internal and external stakeholders.

Our Values In Action

• Innovation: Simplify reporting and find smarter ways to manage commercial risk.
• Sustainable Progress: Build financial and commercial systems that scale with growth.
• Generosity: Support and mentor colleagues in commercial and financial literacy.
• Integrity: Negotiate fairly, report accurately, and uphold compliance at all times.
• Collaboration: Work as a trusted partner to project managers and the leadership team.
• Diligence: Produce accurate, timely, and complete financial and contract outputs.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent, Armidale based role
• Salary package of $130,000
• Ongoing career progression
• Structured onboarding and strong leadership support
• A people-first culture with over 25 years of industry reputation

Why Armidale?

Located in the heart of the New England region of NSW, Armidale offers the perfect balance of career and lifestyle.

• Affordable housing and cost of living compared to major cities
• Excellent schools, university, and medical facilities
• A vibrant regional community with cafes, art, and culture
• National parks, waterfalls, and outdoor adventure on your doorstep
• Easy connections to Sydney and Brisbane by air or road
• Enjoy a high-quality regional lifestyle without sacrificing career opportunities.

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a role where you want to make a real impact in a growing business, being part of a collaborative team shaping financial and commercial outcomes while supporting TechSpan’s strategic goals we’d love to hear from you.