About the Opportunity
Based inHenderson, WA, theContract Administratoris responsible for managing the administration of contracts and supporting the Commercial Manager and Sustainment Manager in delivering contractual obligations, commercial administration activities, and reporting requirements.
This role plays a key part in ensuring contract compliance, managing commercial documentation, supporting billing and forecasting activities, and helping identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks across sustainment programs.
About Austal
Austal is Australia's global shipbuilder, Defence prime contractor; and maritime technology partner of choice.
We design, construct, and support defence and commercial vessels for the world's leading operators with operations spanning Australia, the USA, Philippines, and Vietnam.
With operations spanning multiple sites, Austal offers diverse career opportunities in trades, maintenance, engineering support, project services, corporate functions and operational delivery.
Under the Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement, Austal is leading a new era of continuous naval shipbuilding in Western Australia.
We're driving innovation, supporting sovereign capability, and creating long-term opportunities for Australian industry and workers.
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This is your opportunity to contribute to projects of national significance.
The maritime is now.
What's Involved
Administer contract documentation and draft contractual correspondence
Maintain contract registers and monitor contractual deliverables
Prepare and submit CDRLs, ECPs, CCPs, invoices, claims, and reports




Attend contract meetings and prepare professional meeting minutes
Support contract billing activities, including recurring charges, maintenance billing and monthly claims
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, WIP analysis and financial reporting
Support commercial administration and contract compliance activities
Assist with identifying, managing and mitigating contractual and commercial risks
You'll Need
Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Commercial Law, Engineering, or a related discipline
Minimum 2 years' experience in contract administration, commercial support, or a related role
Experience managing contract documentation, reporting, and claims administration
Strong written communication and professional letter-writing skills
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems
Robust attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
Exposure to financial modelling, cost monitoring, or project variation claims will be highly regarded
Eligibility for a Defence Security Clearance
Why Join Us?
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Professional development and training opportunities.
A supportive and dynamic work environment.
Opportunities for career advancement within our growing organisation.
At Austal we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment for all.
We believe that achieving greater diversity will enhance our operations and as such we actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders, people of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and those with Disability to apply.
Veterans are also encouraged to apply.
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📌 Contract Administrator (Western Australia)
🏢 Austal Ships
📍 Western Australia