Senior Contracts Administrator Job ID 1004204 Job Type Permanent Full-time Location Aus - Canberra Categories Legal / Contracts Applications close 08 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time Senior Contracts Administrator CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients. We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come. The Project CIMIC Group companies Pacific Partnerships, CPB Contractors and UGL, along with JV Partner John Holland, and as part of the Canberra Metro consortium, will finance, design, build and operate the next stage of Canberra’s world class light rail system, Stage 2A from the City to Commonwealth Park. The Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A project is jointly funded by the Australian Government and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government. Canberra Metro was awarded the $577 million contract following a single select procurement process, generating revenue of approximately $227.5 million for CPB Contractors and UGL. The Stage 2A “catenary free” or wireless extension will be delivered under Canberra Metro’s existing public private partnership (PPP) with the ACT Government. Your opportunity We are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to support the Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A project that will effectively manage the administration of all subcontractor and supplier contracts within prescribed cost limits and contribute to ensuring financial and operational commitments are met or exceeded. Your responsibilities in the role will include: Effectively managing the administration of all subcontract and supplier contracts Manages the financial administration &office administration for the project Assisting the Project Manager in the preparation and review of the project monthly report including providing workings completed, programme and cost data Developing and managing own work schedule to deliver required outputs to expected quality and within timeframes Our minimum requirements for this role are: 5 - 7 years of relevant experience Robust understanding of relevant legislation Detailed knowledge and demonstrated high level experience in project management, planning, budgeting, and cost control Detailed knowledge and demonstrated high level experience in project management, planning, budgeting, and cost control Intermediate to advanced computer skills Effective interpersonal and written and oral communication skills This role is based in Canberra with relocations support offered. CPB Contractors is an equal-opportunity employer. We support women in construction, Indigenous advancement, and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply. We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including: A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within. Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career. Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance. Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation. Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies. How to apply Applications close 08 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time