Job Title: Contracts Administrator

Location: South Australia

Reporting to: Operations Director

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000 + Superannuation + $5,000 Car Allowance

About Our Client

We are exclusively partnering with a leading automation and technology solutions provider to source a highly capable Contracts Manager. Our client is focused on delivering innovative projects while maintaining strict commercial disciplines.

About the Role Reporting directly to the Operations Director, the Contracts Manager is pivotal in protecting our client's commercial and contractual position. In this role, you will ensure that all projects are delivered safely, profitably, and strictly in accordance with client commitments.

This unique position is primarily focused on Contracts Administration, with a minor component dedicated to Project Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Governance & Administration (Primary Focus)

- Review, establish, and administer head contracts, subcontracts, purchase orders (POs), and supplier terms.

- Develop and maintain comprehensive registers for obligations, variations, claims, notices, Extension of Time (EOT), and correspondence.

- Issue timely contractual notices, manage project variations and claims, and support cash collection processes.

- Oversee procurement packages, subcontractor engagements, and compliance reviews.

- Prepare monthly commercial reporting and risk registers, and provide support for dispute resolution.

Project Engineering Support (Minor Focus)





- Provide practical technical support, constructability input, and technical reviews during the tender and design stages.

- Review project drawings, specifications, and scope interfaces to identify and mitigate contractual risks.

- Assist with technical deliverables, including BMS/controls coordination and commissioning as required.

To be successful in this role, you will be expected to:

- Hold a tertiary qualification in a related field

- 12 months post-qualification experience in a similar role required

- Review 100% of material contracts prior to execution.

- Maintain all commercial registers accurately and efficiently.

- Protect project margins, maximize variation recovery, and ensure no contractual rights are missed.

- Operate within your delegated authority while immediately escalating any material risks, disputes, or unbudgeted commitments.

What’s On Offer?

- Permanent full-time role with career growth opportunities.

- $80,000 base + super

- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- 6 days of paid productivity leave annually after two years of service.

- Up-to-date and spacious office in Adelaide with onsite parking

- An inclusive company culture with regular social events.

How to Apply

If you are a commercially astute professional with a background in contracts management and project engineering, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.

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