At Unita, we build spaces where people love to work, shop, dine, learn, stay and play – delivering retail stores, hospitality venues, hotels, offices, gyms and wellness spaces, medical centres and education facilities across Australia.But great spaces don't build themselves.
Great teams do.People have always been at the heart of what we do.
We're big enough to deliver career-defining work across Australia, but small enough that your contribution is seen, your input is valued and the work you do matters.We're looking for a Contracts Administrator to help keep our projects commercially strong by managing procurement, contracts and project administration that supports successful delivery from start to finish.The roleAt Unita, Contracts Administrators are trusted commercial partners to our Project Managers and delivery teams.
You'll help manage procurement, contracts, claims, variations and commercial processes that protect project performance and support successful delivery.
You'll be trusted to own the detail, maintain strong commercial discipline and identify risks early, helping protect margin, strengthen project outcomes and keep projects moving forward.What great looks likeContracts, claims and variations are managed proactively, protecting Unita's contractual position and minimising commercial exposureSubcontractor procurement is thorough, compliant and commercially alignedHead contract obligations are clearly understood, tracked and actionedProgress claims and variation registers are clean, up to date and defensibleCommercial risks, scope gaps and cost impacts are identified early, allowing the project team to take action before they affect margin or deliveryDocumentation is organised, audit-ready and easy for others to rely onSubcontractors experience professional, clear and timely communicationProjects close out cleanly, including Deeds of Release,



final accounts and retentionsWho this role suitsThis role suits an experienced Contracts Administrator who understands that strong project outcomes are built on strong commercial foundations.
You're commercially minded, highly organised and proactive, with the ability to balance competing priorities while protecting the project's commercial and contractual position.Detail-oriented and structured, with strong documentation habits and attention to detailCommercially competent, with a solid understanding of how contracts, procurement, claims and variations impact project performanceProactive and accountable, identifying risks early rather than waiting for issues to elevateClear and qualified in your communication with subcontractors and internal stakeholdersResilient under pressure, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines without losing accuracyNaturally aligned to the Unita Way – you take responsibility, work well with others, and look for better ways of doing thingsExperience we're looking forExperience in contract administration within commercial construction or fitout environmentsSolid understanding of head contract and subcontract management processesExperience supporting procurement, progress claims, variations and cost tracking throughout project deliveryStrong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple projectsA relevant tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Contract Law, Commerce or a similar field is desirableA current driver's licenceAt Unita, every team member shapes our culture in their own unique way.
We value different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and we're committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe, respected and able to do their best work.
If this role excites you but you don't tick every box, we still welcome your application.PS – we're handling this one in-house, no recruitment agencies please.
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📌 Contracts Administrator (Western Australia)
🏢 Unita Group Operations
📍 Western Australia