Contract Administrator (Civil Construction - Australia)

Position : Contract Administrator

Salary : $1,500 - $2,500 AUD

Working Hours & Conditions: Observing AU business hours

Holidays : Observing AU holidays


Our client is an established and rapidly growing Australian civil construction firm specializing in major earthworks, infrastructure, and site development projects. We are seeking a detail-oriented Contract Administrator to play a vital commercial role in safeguarding project profitability, maintaining strict contractual compliance, and managing head contract and procurement workflows. Reporting closely to Project Managers and Commercial Leads, you will ensure seamless administration of subcontracts, progress claims, and project variations across active civil worksites.

Requirements

• Subcontract Management: Prepare, review, issue, and manage trade subcontracts and purchase orders in line with project scope and budget allocations.
• Progress Claims & Payment Certificates: Assess, process, and reconcile monthly progress claims from subcontractors while preparing head contract claims under applicable Australian Security of Payment Acts.
• Variation & Claim Administration: Monitor, log, and evaluate variation requests, extensions of time (EOTs), and commercial notices, ensuring full compl