Contract Administrator Job Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Contract Administrator to manage the full contract lifecycle, prepare payment claims and variations, and oversee payment lifecycles to ensure compliance with legislative frameworks.
The successful candidate will have experience in construction, mining or oil & gas contracts, and be proficient in IFS, Procore, Aconex, SharePoint or similar ERP/contract management systems.
They will also possess strong commercial judgement, stakeholder management and the ability to present complex contract positions to internal and external stakeholders.
The Contract Administrator will play a key role in ensuring our contracts run smoothly, from the first draft to the final close-out, while working alongside a team that treats them like one of their own.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the full contract lifecycle - from award to final close-out
* Prepare, review and process payment claims and variations for clients, subcontractors and suppliers
* Oversee the full payment lifecycle, including high-value and complex claims, ensuring compliance with SOPA and other legislative frameworks
* Develop and maintain claim templates, FAQs, and training documentation for consistent, high-quality commercial execution
* Lead training and onboarding for new contract team members, including delivery of handover tools and ongoing mentoring
Requirements:
* Contract admin experience in construction, mining or oil & gas
* Strong understanding of construction contracts, payment schedules, change orders and variations
* Experience with SOPA compliance (QLD preferred) and a solid grasp of legal obligations under Australian commercial law
* Proficiency in IFS, Procore, Aconex, SharePoint or similar ERP/contract management systems
* Advanced Excel or Power BI skills - pivot tables, dashboards, KPI tracking
What You'll Get:
* A real team. The way it should be - straight up, no egos
* Quality work. The way it should be - high standards, no shortcuts
* Career growth. The way it should be - varied scopes and big-name projects
* Competitive salary and genuine development opportunities
About Our Organization:
We work hard and back each other harder. We've built a reputation for delivering complex work in challenging environments - because we care about doing it right. We're scaling fast, but we haven't lost that tight-knit feel. You won't be a number here.