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Design & Build Recruitment
Posted: 16 August
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A respected builder delivering high‑quality commercial & social housing multi res developments across Melbourne's inner city, eastern, and south‑eastern suburbs. With projects in areas like North Melbourne, Carnegie, Balaclava, and Clayton, we're seeking a skilled and dedicated Contract Administrator to support our project delivery team.

About The Role

A respected builder delivering high‑quality commercial & social housing multi res developments across Melbourne's inner city, eastern, and south‑eastern suburbs. With projects in areas like North Melbourne, Carnegie, Balaclava, and Clayton, we're seeking a skilled and dedicated Contract Administrator to support our project delivery team.

Your Responsibilities


* Manage and administer construction contracts on design‑and‑construct or lump‑sum projects, including social housing and apartment developments.
* Maintain effective communication with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, and internal stakeholders.
* Track deliverables, including variations, claims, and modifications, ensuring compliance with contract terms and budgets.
* Support in preparing contractual documentation, assessments, and reports to aid project leadership.
* Contribute to project financial control processes: cost monitoring, risk analysis, and progress reporting.
* Assist with commercial close‑out: final accounts, defect registers, and handovers.

Qualifications & Skills
* Proven experience administering contracts for medium- to large-scale construction projects (in commercial or multi residential).
* Strong understanding of procurement methods, contract types (e.g., lump sum, D&C), and construction law.
* Exceptional organisational ability, attention to detail, and capacity to juggle competing priorities.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to interface across disciplines.
* Proficiency in contract management systems and Microsoft Office; familiarity with cost control tools a plus.
* Australian working rights; experience in Melbourne's local construction environment is advantageous.

Why Join
* Support social housing projects that positively impact Melbourne communities.
* Work in a collaborative environment with a team dedicated to quality, innovation, and sustainable practices.
* Engage in diverse and meaningful work across multiple stages of project delivery—from documentation to close-out.
* Flexible contract arrangements to accommodate professional commitments and project requirements.
* Longevity and stability with a strong pipeline of work.

To Apply:

Please click apply or contact Monique on 0468 996 935.


Seniority level

* Seniority level

Not Applicable


Employment type

* Employment type

Full-time


Job function

* Job function

Management and Manufacturing
* Industries

Staffing and Recruiting

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