Senior Contracts Administrator

Brunel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunel has partnered with a leading Tier 1 commercial builder to recruit an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator for a major refurbishment project in Brisbane's CBD. You will manage all contractual and administrative aspects, ensuring compliance and clear communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.

You will prepare, review, and manage contracts and variations, support project teams with risk assessment, and oversee subcontractor documentation and payment processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Contracts Administrator in NEW BUILD commercial construction.
• Experience directly for a Head Contractor in Australia.
• Has managed contracts for projects ranging from $50 million.
• Has experience across Commercial, Education, Aged-care, Mixed-use precinct, Health, or High-rise projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and manage contracts, variations, and correspondence
• Support project teams with contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance
• Manage subcontractor documentation, claims, and payment processes
• Maintain accurate records of project correspondence, schedules, and approvals
• Mentor and support junior contract/admin staff

Job description

Brunel has partnered with a leading Tier 1 commercial builder seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join a major refurbishment project in Brisbane's CBD. You'll be joining one of Australia's largest privately owned construction companies, working alongside a strong project team to deliver a complex, high-profile build.

Description

The Senior Contracts Administrator will manage all contractual and administrative aspects of projects, ensuring compliance, accurate documentation, and smooth communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include

• Prepare, review, and manage contracts, variations, and correspondence
• Support project teams with contract interpretation, risk assessment, and compliance
• Manage subcontractor documentation, claims, and payment processes
• Maintain accurate records of project correspondence, schedules, and approvals
• Mentor and support junior contract/admin staff

Profile

To be succussful, the candidate will have:

• 8+ years experience as a Contracts Administrator in NEW BUILD commercial construction
• Worked directly for a Head Contractor in Australia
• Has managed contracts for projects ranging from $50 million
• Has experience across Commercial, Education, Aged-care, Mixed-use precinct, Health, or High-rise projects.
• Possesses strong attention to detail, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Can work proactively and independently within a fast-paced construction environment

Job Offer

• Work across diverse, high-value projects in a supportive and collaborative team
• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Opportunity to take ownership of contracts and administration on significant projects
• Long-term career development with a reputable construction company