We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our Commercial team and support the successful delivery of a major infrastructure project. Based on site, and reporting into the project's commercial leadership team, you will provide expert contract administration services across procurement, subcontract management, cost control, commercial reporting and project compliance.

Perth Park will transform the Burswood Peninsula into Western Australia’s premier destination for sport, music and community events, featuring Perth’s first outdoor amphitheatre, landscaped parklands and multi‑use tracks. This iconic project will create a vibrant space for festivals, cycling, motorsport and more. The role offers an opportunity to bring your commercial expertise to a complex civil construction environment where you can identify risk, negotiate outcomes and support project teams to directly contribute to project success.

About the role

- Manage subcontract procurement from tender through to close‑out
- Review and administer subcontract agreements and scopes
- Monitor compliance with head contract obligations and conditions
- Assess progress claims, variations and subcontractor payments
- Process costs, accruals and commercial reporting activities
- Support contract negotiations and commercial risk management
- Provide commercial guidance to project teams and stakeholders
- Assist with financial system management, training and process improvement
- Support the supervision and development of commercial and administration team members





Skills and experience required

- Commercial or financial qualifications, or equivalent experience
- Experience as a Contracts Administrator within a principal contractor environment
- Strong understanding of subcontract and head contract management
- Knowledge of project costing, procurement and commercial systems
- Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

- Generous bonus programmes linked to individual and business performance
- Salary continuance insurance for eligible employees
- Generous parental leave supported by the Parental Support Toolkit
- Purchased leave (up to four weeks) for flexibility across life commitments
- Vehicle salary sacrifice and EV novated leasing options
- Corporate health insurance discounts and EAP mental health support
- Fitness and wellbeing discounts through WHEREFIT (gym, meal plans, fitness brands)
- Shopping and lifestyle discounts via Flare and CommBank Workplace Banking

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Prospect Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We are unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

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📌 Senior Contracts Administrator (Perth)
🏢 Vinci Construction
📍 Perth