Job Description

Junior Contract Administrator / Contract Administrator n

Brisbane, QLD | Commercial & Industrial Construction | Strong Salary + Advantages

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An exciting opportunity has become available for a Junior Contract Administrator or Contract Administrator to join a rapidly growing Queensland construction business delivering a strong pipeline of commercial and industrial projects across Southeast Queensland.

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This is an opportunity suited to someone who has built the foundations of their construction career and is now looking for a business where they can develop quickly, take on more responsibility and build a genuine long-term career.

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You’ll be joining an experienced leadership team with backgrounds across some of Australia’s leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors. The business has ambitious growth plans across Queensland and is focused on developing its people alongside that growth.

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Rather than being pigeonholed into one small part of the commercial function, you’ll gain exposure across the full project lifecycle , working closely with experienced Project Managers, Contract Administrators and Site Managers.

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Depending on your current level of experience, you’ll be supported to gradually take ownership of your own packages and commercial responsibilities.

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Your responsibilities will include:

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Assisting with subcontractor procurement, tendering and letting packages

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Preparing and issuing scopes of work and subcontract documentation

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Reviewing subcontractor quotations and assisting with negotiations

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Managing subcontractor progress claims and payment schedules

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Assisting with project cost reporting,



forecasting and budget management

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Managing variations and maintaining variation registers

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Supporting the assessment of EOTs and contractual correspondence

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Processing purchase orders and project documentation

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Tracking project costs against budgets

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Working closely with subcontractors, consultants and suppliers

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Supporting the Project Manager and senior commercial team throughout delivery

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Attending project and subcontractor meetings

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Assisting with project reporting and commercial administration

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Maintaining accurate records throughout the project

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Supporting subcontractor final accounts and project close-out

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Developing an understanding of contractual risk and commercial decision-making

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As your experience develops, you’ll be given greater ownership across procurement, cost management, subcontractor packages and overall project commercial performance.

About You n

This opportunity could suit someone currently working as a Junior Contract Administrator, Contracts Administrator, Project Coordinator or Contracts Coordinator who wants to accelerate their development.

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Ideally, you will have:

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Approximately 1-3 years’ experience within the Australian construction industry

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Experience working for a commercial builder or head contractor

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Exposure to commercial, industrial, education, retail or similar construction projects

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Some understanding of procurement, subcontractor management, variations and progress claims

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A construction management, quantity surveying, engineering or related qualification -

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📌 Junior Contract Administrator (Brisbane)
🏢 Zenith Executive Search
📍 Brisbane