Job Description

We've partnered with an established residential builder delivering a diverse portfolio of custom homes, developments and bespoke residential projects across Melbourne.

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They are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to take ownership of contract administration, permits and compliance across the business. This is a broad, hands‐on role suited to someone who can manage multiple workflows, stay ahead of critical deadlines and proactively resolve issues before they impact construction.

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The Role

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Working closely with construction teams,operations and external consultants, you'll oversee contracts and approval requirements across a diverse pipeline of residential projects. You'll be trusted to take ownership of your workload, maintain visibility across project requirements and ensure contracts, permits and approvals continue moving efficiently.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Administer HIA and relevant commercial contracts across residential projects
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- Establish and maintain claim schedules and accurate contract documentation
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- Manage permit and compliance requirements from lodgement through to approval
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- Coordinate directly with councils, building surveyors and external consultants
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- Proactively identify missing information and resolve approval roadblocks before they impact construction
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- Maintain clear visibility across permit status, outstanding requirements, dependencies and next actions
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- Maintain accurate project information and documentation across internal systems
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- Contribute to improving processes and creating more efficient ways of managing contracts, permits and approvals
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We've partnered with an established residential builder delivering a diverse portfolio of custom homes, developments and bespoke residential projects across Melbourne.

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They are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to take ownership of contract administration,



permits and compliance across the business. This is a broad, hands‐on role suited to someone who can manage multiple workflows, stay ahead of critical deadlines and proactively resolve issues before they impact construction.

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The Role

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Working closely with construction teams,operations and external consultants, you'll oversee contracts and approval requirements across a varied pipeline of residential projects. You'll be trusted to take ownership of your workload, maintain visibility across project requirements and ensure contracts, permits and approvals continue moving efficiently.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Administer HIA and relevant commercial contracts across residential projects
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- Establish and maintain claim schedules and accurate contract documentation
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- Manage permit and compliance requirements from lodgement through to approval
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- Coordinate directly with councils, building surveyors and external consultants
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- Proactively identify missing information and resolve approval roadblocks before they impact construction
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- Maintain clear visibility across permit status, outstanding requirements, dependencies and next actions
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- Maintain accurate project information and documentation across internal systems
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- Contribute to improving processes and creating more efficient ways of managing contracts, permits and approvals
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About You

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- Proven experience as a Contract Administrator within residential construction
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- Sound working knowledge of HIA contracts, claim schedules and residential contract administration
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- Hands‐on experience managing permits, compliance and approval processes
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- Confident dealing with councils, building surveyors, consultants and internal construction stakeholders
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- Highly organised and capable of managing concurrent actions and deadlines
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- Proactive approach to problem solving, with a willingness to follow issues through to resolution
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📌 Senior Contract Administrator (Victoria)
🏢 Anteo Recruitment Group
📍 Victoria