At Austruss, our work helps create places where people learn, receive care and feel supported. From schools and hospitals to aged care facilities, we design and manufacture creative steel framing solutions for projects with their own unique challenges.

Proudly Australian owned and made, we combine practical building experience with modern construction methods to find smarter ways to build. Join our team and contribute to interesting, varied projects that make a lasting difference in our communities.

- Put your contract law studies into practice on interesting, varied construction projects.
- Enjoy work–life balance that really is a balance.
- Practical experience alongside our Estimating and Project Management teams.

Studying law, completed your contract law subjects and have experience in construction. This could be an opportunity to bring those skills together.

Austruss is seeking a part-time Contracts Administrator, with hours based on contract and project workload. Initially based at our Braemar office, with hybrid working available once you’re familiar with our systems, processes and the requirements of the role.

Reporting to the Estimating Lead, you’ll help review contracts, identify commercial risks and coordinate the information needed for clear, effective project handovers.

What you’ll do

- Review contracts, tender documents, scopes of work and construction programs.
- Compare contract requirements with tender inclusions, exclusions and agreed changes.
- Identify scope gaps, discrepancies and additional obligations for management review.
- Maintain contract departures, action registers and accurate project records.
- Prepare clear contract summaries and support handovers to the delivery team.




- Work with Estimating and Project Management to clarify requirements and follow up outstanding information.
- Keep Smartsheet and CRM information current.

What you’ll bring

- Current university law studies, including completed contract law subjects, or relevant legal qualifications.
- Experience in the construction industry and familiarity with construction terminology.
- Robust attention to detail and the ability to analyse information and explain your findings clearly.
- The ability to work independently, organise competing tasks and recognise when to seek guidance.
- Clear communication and confidence following up information with others.
- Microsoft Word skills, including Track Changes and document comparison, plus working knowledge of Excel, Outlook and PDF review tools.
- A current driver’s licence and White Card.

Desirable

- Exposure to construction contracts, tendering or project administration would be valuable.
- Familiarity with Smartsheet,
- CRM or other project systems would also be welcomed.

Why Austruss?

Join a family-owned Australian business with a great team and innovative projects across education, healthcare and aged care. You’ll gain practical commercial experience while contributing to unique buildings that serve our communities.

We offer:

- A friendly, supportive team who share their knowledge and work together.
- Interesting and varied projects that bring fresh challenges and opportunities to learn.
- Work–life balance that really is a balance, with room for your studies and life outside work.
- Hybrid working once you’re familiar with our systems, processes and role requirements.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Fresh fruit delivered weekly and great coffee.

Apply

Send your resume and a short cover letter outlining your contract law studies, construction experience and availability.

📌 Junior Contracts Administrator - Hybrid (Braemar)
🏢 Austruss
📍 Braemar