Projects Commercial Coordinator – Cairns | Civil, Infrastructure and Mining Projects

Hussey Corp is a locally owned and operated North Queensland business delivering civil construction, heavy industrial electrical, HVAC, project management, labour and plant and equipment hire services. From our established operations in Cairns, Weipa and Groote Eylandt and our growing presence in Cloncurry, we support mining, government and local infrastructure projects across the region.

The Opportunity

Join our Cairns Head Office team in a broad commercial role supporting civil, infrastructure and mining projects across North Queensland. Working Monday to Friday, you will manage key activities across the full contract lifecycle-from tender preparation and contract award through to post-award administration, procurement coordination, progress claims and project reporting. This is an opportunity to work closely with project managers and senior leaders, strengthen commercial processes and contribute directly to successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

- Administer contracts across the entire project lifecycle from tender preparation through to contract award and post-award administration.
- Review contract terms, specifications, and scope documentation to ensure contractual obligations and commercial risks are clearly understood.
- Maintain and manage contract registers, contractual correspondence, and documentation.
- Support the resolution of contractual issues, disputes, or commercial matters as they arise.
- Assist in the preparation and coordination of tender documentation, including scopes of work, commercial schedules, and contract conditions.
- Coordinate the tender process including issuing invitations to tender or RFQ, managing submissions, and assisting with evaluation processes.
- Maintain supplier and subcontractor records ensuring insurances, licences, and compliance documentation are current.




- Support project managers and the project delivery manager in executing projects on time and on budget
- Coordinate progress claims with project managers and clients to support timely assessment, approval and payment.

About you:

- Experience in contract administration, commercial administration, procurement or project support within construction, civil, infrastructure or mining environments.
- Strong understanding of contract management, procurement processes, and commercial administration.
- Experience supporting tender preparation, subcontract management, and variation administration.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent document management and organisational skills.
- Ability to analyse contracts and identify commercial risks and obligations.
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

Requirements:

- A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Business or a related field is advantageous; however, relevant contract administration or commercial management experience will also be considered.
- Knowledge of common Australian construction contracts, including AS 4000 or AS 2124, is desirable.

Why Join us

- This role offers the stability of a Monday-to-Friday Cairns-based position, exposure to diverse regional projects and the opportunity to influence commercial outcomes as the business continues to grow.
- Be part of a progressive, privately owned business with strong growth ambitions
- Work closely with senior leadership and contribute directly to strategic decision-maki
- Thrive in a dynamic, varied, and fast-moving work environment
- Build a long-term career in a growing business, with opportunities to broaden your commercial experience across civil, infrastructure and mining projects.
- Receive a competitive remuneration package aligned with your experience and expertise.

Pre-employment checks will be conducted on all prospective employees.

If you are successful, you may be required to provide a National Police Check.

📌 Projects Commercial Coordinator (Cairns Regional)
🏢 Hussey
📍 Cairns Regional