Temp Contracts & Subcontract Administrator

Workfast; Sydney; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Consistent hours (8–10 hours/day)

Potential contract extension

Job summary

Workfast is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator for a fixed-term engagement in Australia. The role is scheduled from early November to mid-February with a potential extension and offers consistent daily hours and a competitive hourly rate.

You will manage commercial matters, subcontractor relationships, and financial workflows to ensure project continuity during the contract period.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven experience in Contract Administration within the construction or relevant sectors.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction/Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, or an equivalent discipline.
• Strong financial acumen with experience processing variations, claims, and subcontractor invoices.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills to liaise with subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Purchasing: Preparing and creating Purchase Orders and Works Orders.
• Subcontractor Management: Identifying and liaising with potential subcontractors, completing internal assessments, and preparing, issuing, and evaluating onboarding documentation.
• Commercial Negotiation: Assisting in negotiating and approving Schedules of Rates and other commercial matters.
• Contractual Execution: Preparing contractual documentation and issuing Subcontract / Design Instructions based on agreed Schedules of Rates while monitoring workflow.
• Financial Processing: Reviewing and reconciling subcontractor invoices, processing claims and payments, and managing variations.
• Financial Systems: Overseeing invoice management and receipting in the financial management system.
• Cost Forecasting: Assisting the team with monthly cost forecasting and reporting.
• General Administration: Undertaking other delegated commercial tasks as required.

Skills

Procurement

Subcontractor management

Contract negotiations

Financial processing

Relationship management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Construction/Commercial Management

Job description

Workfast is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator for a fixed-term engagement in Australia. The role is scheduled from early November to mid-February with a potential extension and offers consistent daily hours and a competitive hourly rate.

You will manage commercial matters, subcontractor relationships, and financial workflows to ensure project continuity during the contract period.