Strategic Contracts Administrator for Civil & Mining

Hussey; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Hussey Corp in Cairns, Queensland, is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our team. You will manage the full contract lifecycle from tender through to post‑award administration, ensuring compliance and commercial outcomes.

Based at our head office in Cairns, this Monday‑to‑Friday role requires a solid background in construction contracts, procurement, and subcontract management, with strong attention to detail and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration within construction, civil, infrastructure, or mining.
• Understanding of contract management, procurement processes, and commercial administration.
• Experience supporting tender preparation, subcontract management, and variation administration.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent document management and organisational skills.
• Ability to analyse contracts and identify commercial risks and obligations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts across the entire project lifecycle from tender through to contract award and post‑award administration.
• Review contract terms, scope, and specifications to understand obligations and risks.
• Maintain contract registers, contractual correspondence, and documentation.
• Ensure compliance of organisation and subcontractors with obligations and deliverables.
• Assist in tender documentation preparation and coordination.
• Coordinate tender processes including invitations to tender and RFQ evaluation.
• Ensure procurement activities align with schedules and budgets.
• Maintain supplier and subcontractor records including insurances and licenses.
• Support project managers and delivery to deliver on time and on budget.
• Manage progress claims with PMs and clients for timely payment.
• Support project reporting to clients.

Skills

Contract administration

Procurement processes

Tender preparation

Subcontract management

Variation administration

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/ QS/ Engineering

Diploma or relevant experience in contract administration

Job description

Hussey Corp in Cairns, Queensland, is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our team. You will manage the full contract lifecycle from tender through to post‑award administration, ensuring compliance and commercial outcomes.

Based at our head office in Cairns, this Monday‑to‑Friday role requires a solid background in construction contracts, procurement, and subcontract management, with strong attention to detail and stakeholder coordination.