Join a growing construction team shaping the future of senior living in Sydney

Location: Sydney, NSW

Work type: Full-time

Junior Contract Administrator

About Marston Living

Marston Living is a developer-builder delivering high-quality residential and retirement projects across Sydney since 1988. We handle the full lifecycle of our developments - from acquisition through to construction and handover - with a focus on quality, care, and long-term value.

https://marstonliving.com.au/

About the Role

We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Junior Contract Administrator to join our construction team. You’ll support our Project and Site Managers by managing the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects. From procurement to progress claims, your work will help ensure our builds run smoothly and profitably.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Prepare, issue, and manage subcontractor and supplier contracts
- Assist the Project Manager in drafting subcontractor scopes of work, issuing bid packages, and gathering quotations for evaluation
- Manage variations, extensions of time, RFIs, and progress claims
- Monitor contract performance, compliance, scope changes, and budgets
- Liaise with internal teams (site team, planning & authority, design, sales, accounts) and external parties (consultants, subcontractors, suppliers)




- Maintain contract documentation and registers
- Assist with forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting to the Project Manager

What We’re Looking For

- Relevant qualification (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building, or related field) preferred
- 0–2 years’ experience in contract administration (entry-level is acceptable)
- Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Chinese to coordinate with overseas suppliers and subcontractors
- Strong understanding of construction contracts and project workflows
- Excellent attention to detail and time management
- Confident communicator and negotiator
- Demonstrated organisational skills and problem-solving abilities
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and construction management software (e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud, Microsoft Projects, or similar) to plan, schedule, and track construction activities

Why Join Us?

- Be part of a long-standing developer-builder with over 30 years of experience and a solid construction pipeline
- Gain exposure across the full project lifecycle from early planning to handover
- Work on high-quality, design-led residential and retirement projects you’ll be proud of
- Enjoy a down-to-earth, supportive team where your work makes a difference
- Career progression as we expand our construction team

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📌 Junior Contract Administrator (New South Wales)
🏢 Marston Living
📍 New South Wales