Senior Contracts Administrator, Government Projects

Synergie Group; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergie Australia in Mackay is seeking an AO5 Superintendent’s Representative to support a trusted Government client on major projects. You will administer contracts, interpret obligations, and ensure compliance across all contract processes.

Based in Mackay, you will conduct regular site inspections, coordinate meetings, manage variations, assess claims, and uphold safety and quality standards while providing clear, timely communications to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Contract administration on major projects.
• Interpret and apply contractual obligations.
• Experience supervising building or engineering contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract administration support across major projects.
• Interpret and administer the contractual obligations of all parties.
• Apply contractual provisions honestly, fairly and consistently.
• Undertake regular inspections of construction sites.
• Coordinate and participate in scheduled site meetings.
• Issue variation orders in accordance with contract requirements.
• Assess contractual claims and supporting documentation.
• Process contractors’ requests for information.
• Monitor project progress against contractual requirements.
• Verify completed work against contract documentation.
• Prepare defects lists and monitor rectification activities.
• Confirm that required Building Act compliance inspections are completed.
• Maintain accurate inspection, compliance and project records.
• Assist with dispute-resolution processes.
• Implement contract administration policies and procedures.
• Support post-contract contractor performance evaluations.
• Communicate potential cost, time and quality issues to stakeholders.
• Contribute to quality assurance and process-improvement activities.
• Apply workplace health and safety requirements across project activities.

Skills

Contract administration

Construction contracts

Site supervision

Contract interpretation

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Job description

Synergie Australia in Mackay is seeking an AO5 Superintendent’s Representative to support a trusted Government client on major projects. You will administer contracts, interpret obligations, and ensure compliance across all contract processes.

Based in Mackay, you will conduct regular site inspections, coordinate meetings, manage variations, assess claims, and uphold safety and quality standards while providing clear, timely communications to stakeholders.