Job Description
Due to continued growth and a strong secured pipeline (working across defence, government, utilities, transport, and critical infrastructure sectors nationally) , we are looking for a high-performing Senior Contracts Administrator to join our commercial team in Rhodes, NSW.
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This role suits an experienced CA from a Tier 1 or leading Tier 2 contractor who wants greater ownership, direct influence, and exposure to nationally significant projects without corporate bureaucracy slowing decision-making.
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Why Join?
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High-Profile Projects: Work across nationally significant infrastructure and security projects with blue-chip clients across defence, utilities, and government sectors.
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Commercially Mature Environment: Join a business that values strong commercial capability, proactive risk management, and disciplined project delivery.
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Real Influence: You will work directly with senior leadership and have genuine input into project commercial strategy, procurement, negotiations, and outcomes.
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Solid Pipeline & Stability: Established national footprint, repeat clients, and a growing portfolio of secured work across Australia.
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The Opportunity
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Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of the end-to-end commercial administration of projects and major subcontract packages across multiple infrastructure projects nationally.
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You will play a key role in protecting project margin, managing commercial risk, and driving subcontractor performance throughout the project lifecycle.
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This is not a processing role. We are looking for someone commercially astute, decisive, and confident operating in high-performance project environments.
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Key Responsibilities
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Contract & Commercial Management
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Administer upstream and downstream contracts
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Review head contracts and manage contractual obligations
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Prepare departures, notices, claims, EOTs, and formal correspondence
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Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risk
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Procurement & Subcontracts
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Prepare scopes of work and tender packages
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Manage tender evaluations and subcontract negotiations
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Drive procurement strategy aligned to project objectives
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Administer subcontract agreements and performance
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Cost Control & Forecasting
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Lead weekly commercial reviews
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Manage cost-to-complete forecasting and financial performance
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Monitor variations, claims, commitments, and project exposure
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Assess subcontractor claims and variations
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Prepare formal contractual responses
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Stakeholder Management
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Build strong relationships with project managers, suppliers, subcontractors, and clients
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Work collaboratively while confidently protecting commercial outcomes
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What We're Looking For
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You are likely coming from a Tier 1 or strong Tier 2 contractor environment and are comfortable operating on complex infrastructure or construction projects.
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You will bring:
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Proven experience as a Contracts Administrator on projects valued $5M–$50M+
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Minimum 3-5 years of Contracts Administrator experience
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Strong understanding of head contracts and subcontract administration
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Experience across infrastructure, utilities, defence, civil, or major construction projects
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High-level commercial acumen and negotiation capability
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Strong contractual knowledge including variations, EOTs, claims, and risk management
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Ability to work autonomously and influence project outcomes
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
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Construction, infrastructure, utilities, or engineering project experience
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Australian Citizenship or unrestricted Australian working rights
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Relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Engineering, or similar
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This role is for a commercially driven Contracts Administrator who wants to step into a business where performance is recognised, decisions are made quickly, and your contribution directly impacts project success.
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📌 Senior Contracts Administrator (New South Wales)
🏢 seek.com.au
📍 New South Wales