Junior Contract Administrator

Alder Group; Ballina; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Ballina is hiring a Junior Contracts Administrator to support project delivery, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with contracts. Candidates should possess at least a Cert IV in Contract Administration and 2 years of relevant experience in the construction industry. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and promotes a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Employee assistance program

Social get-togethers

Sustainability and diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in building construction as a Contracts Administrator.
• Experience in preparing detailed contracts and managing variations.

Responsibilities

• Support tender and estimating delivery.
• Conduct site inspections and manage budgets.
• Analyze quotations and prepare estimates.
• Manage payment claims within contract terms.
• Ensure project documentation is maintained accurately.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Reading drawings

Education

Cert IV in Contract Administration

Construction management degree

Tools

Jobpac

Procore

Job description

Alder Group is proudly celebrating 22 years in 2025 - we bring engineering and construction teams under one roof, to deliver building, civil and infrastructure projects.

Are you looking for a sea change? Alder is currently expanding our team in Ballina and we are looking to recruit a Junior Contracts Administrator. Ballina Shire is located in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. It is home to some of the most beautiful uncrowded beaches and national parks and you\'ll find plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy all things nature when you live in Ballina.

The successful candidate will be working on a diverse range of commercial construction projects ranging from $5m - $30m across Northern NSW - If you are an enthusiastic and driven individual looking to a supportive, family feel culture to grow your career in then be quick and apply now!

About the role

• Supporting the tender and Estimating delivery.
• Analyse quotations and prepare basic estimates and recommendations.
• You will be conducting site inspections and managing budgets and programmes.
• Management of payment claims within the terms of contract.
• Analyse site instructions and sub-contractor variations/ price variations and submit for approval.
• Review project documentation and identify any potential defects/project delays.
• Ensure records and reports are completed and captured in the company\'s systems (Procore)
• Participate in project start up meetings for each project.
• Review, understand and have input to all subcontractor and supplier scope of works.
• Regularly report to your line manager on budgets.
• Ensure subcontractors/ suppliers are completing their works in accordance with the project documentation and specifications.
• Monitor and provide feedback to the Project Managers so that we achieve agreed program deliveries within agreed timeframes and contract management scope.
• Assist the project delivery team in meeting the target financial margin on each project.

About you - Skills and Experience

• Cert IV in Contract Administration (as a minimum).
• Construction management degree or similar relevant tertiary/trade qualification (highly desirable).
• Jobpac experience (not essential although will be highly regarded).
• A minimum of 2 years practical experience gained from working in the building construction industry in a similar type of Contract Administration role.
• Reading drawings and undertaking quantity take offs.
• Experience in preparing detailed contracts.
• Experience managing variations, delays and contract claims.
• Experience of monitoring project cash flow and reporting.
• An accomplished communicator and negotiator able to liaise with a variety of stakeholders.

About the business

Here at Alder Constructions we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award winning results across the infrastructure, education, retail, commercial, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing and community sectors.

From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, good value and safe all thanks to our great team which you could be part of!

What we offer

• Permanent full-time position
• A competitive remuneration package.
• Social get togethers– including our annual Alder family Christmas getaway.
• Healthy minds and bodies– a confidential employee assistance program
• We live by our values of ensuring sustainability, supporting diversity, striving for innovation and seeking to provide a challenge that stimulates our teams every day.