Shaping Spaces. Shaping Careers.

SHAPE Sydney is our largest team and national head office, with more than 180 professionals delivering construction excellence across Australia’s most agile market. With more than 36 years of experience as an ASX-listed business, we’re recognised for our fitout and refurbishment expertise while continuing to expand our capability across design and construction, modular delivery, façade remediation and complex new build projects.

You’ll play a key role in:

We’re looking for a Contracts Administrator to join our team working on an exciting Data Centre project in Ultimo!
You’ll be looking after Type 1 construction packages, working closely with an experienced and supportive project team to keep things running smoothly.
This is a great opportunity for someone who’s built a solid foundation in Contracts Administration and is ready to take on a little more responsibility, learn from those around them and grow their career.

Best of all, you’ll be joining a fun, newly formed team based in a brand-new office in Ultimo, complete with state-of-the-art amenities. A great chance to be part of something exciting from the start!

Key responsibilities:

- Manage complex construction packages on a major Data Centre project, from procurement through to final account
- Prepare tender comparisons, negotiate and administer subcontracts.
- Manage progress claims, variations, purchase orders and payments.
- Monitor costs, identify commercial risks and support accurate financial reporting.
- Build strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and project teams.
- Maintain accurate contract documentation and project records using JOBPAC and Procore.

What you’ll bring:

You're a proactive, commercially minded Contracts Administrator who enjoys taking ownership,



working collaboratively and developing your skills.
Ideally, you'll have:

- Around 3–5 years' experience in Contracts Administration across commercial construction, new build or fitout projects.
- Experience managing Type 1 works, including structural, architectural or general building trade packages.
- Sound knowledge of procurement, subcontract administration, variations and cost management.
- A relevant construction qualification and current Construction Industry Card.
- Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with JOBPAC, Procore or similar project systems.

Data Centre experience is advantageous but not essential. We're looking for someone with strong construction fundamentals, the right attitude and a willingness to grow.

Why SHAPE is a great place to work

We have the ambitious vision to be ‘the place where everyone wants to work’. That’s why at SHAPE you’ll enjoy:

- A diverse and inclusive culture, recognised by Human Synergistics and Australian Financial Review.
- 5 additional paid leave days every year.
- Personalised career development with regular check-ins.
- An ‘Individual Flexibility Plan’ to match your work/life needs.
- Competitive salary and profit-share potential (up to 15% of your salary).
- Health and wellbeing benefits, including mental health support, fitness activities and discounted health insurance.
- Personalised parental leave benefits.
- Regular social events to connect with colleagues, subcontractors and clients.

Help Shape What’s Next!

Ready to grow your career on an exciting Data Centre project with a great team?

Want to know more?

Check us out at www.shape.com.au/careers. Or go ahead and hit Apply!
Note to agencies: We have preferred recruitment partners in place and therefore are unable to accept speculative enquiries.

📌 Contracts Administrator (Sydney)
🏢 Shape
📍 Sydney