Senior Contracts Administrator - Central Qld

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Meaningful infrastructure projects

Career development

Family-friendly parental leave

Work-life flexibility

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator for a major solar project in Central Queensland. This site-based role accommodates a FIFO roster from Brisbane (14 days on, 7 days off) and requires strong subcontract management and commercial delivery on site.

You will work with the Commercial Manager, project leadership and construction teams to ensure contractual compliance, cost control and successful project outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Business, Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• 5+ years' experience in contracts administration on major construction, civil, mining, energy or renewable projects.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract management, progress claims, variations and commercial administration.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across project teams and subcontractors.
• Competitive remuneration reflects performance and contribution.
• Opportunities to work across rail, roads, defence and renewable energy sectors.
• Career development with focus on continuous learning and future leadership.
• Family-friendly parental leave and work-life flexibility policies.

Responsibilities

• Administer subcontract packages from award through to final account.
• Assess subcontractor progress claims, variations and payment recommendations.
• Manage subcontractor correspondence and contractual compliance.
• Support project cost forecasting, reporting and commercial performance.
• Build strong working relationships with site teams and subcontractors.

Skills

Subcontract management

Contracts administration

Progress claims

Variations

Commercial administration

Communication

Education

Degree in Business/Engineering/Construction/QS or related

Job description

A trusted provider of engineering, construction and infrastructure solutions, delivering opportunities for clients, communities and people. Specializing in defense, transport, renewable energy and major infrastructure, the organization combines strong local expertise in complex projects with the global experience and capabilities of an international engineering group. Through engineering innovation, collaborative project delivery and leading sustainability practices, it is helping build a better and more sustainable future.

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join its Commercial team on a major solar power station project in Central Queensland.

This is a site-based position, open to candidates, based locally in Central Queensland or those available to work on a FIFO roster from Brisbane (14 days on, 7 days off).

Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Leadership team and construction teams, you will play a key hands-on role in the commercial delivery of the project. You will manage subcontract packages throughout the construction phase, supporting cost control, contractual compliance and strong commercial outcomes while collaborating with engineers, supervisors and subcontractors on site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Contracts Administrator who enjoys working in a fast-paced construction environment and contributing to the successful delivery of a major renewable energy project.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer subcontract packages from award through to final account.
  
• Assess subcontractor progress claims, variations and payment recommendations.
  
• Manage subcontractor correspondence and contractual compliance.
  
• Support project cost forecasting, reporting and commercial performance.
  
• Build strong working relationships with site teams and subcontractors.
  

About you

• Degree qualified in Business, Engineering, Construction, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
  
• 5+ years' experience in contracts administration on major construction, civil, mining, energy or renewable projects.
  
• Strong knowledge of subcontract management, progress claims, variations and commercial administration.
  
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across project teams and subcontractors.
  
• Competitive remuneration: Market-aligned pay that recognises your performance and contribution.
  
• Meaningful infrastructure projects: Opportunities to work across rail, roads, defense and renewable energy sectors.
  
• Career development: A strong focus on continuous learning, professional growth and future leadership.
  
• Family-friendly parental leave: Flexible policies designed to support modern family life.
  
• Work-life flexibility: Options such as adjusted working hours and job sharing to support individual needs.
  

For a confidential enquiry, please contact 0491795194.

Senior Contracts Administrator - Central QLD Rockhampton, QLD, au