Job Description
Contract Administrator — Water Infrastructure | Western Sydney | Contract
6+ months | Daily Rate | 4 Days On-Site | Immediate Start
About The Opportunity
Our client is a leading delivery contractor engaged on a major water infrastructure project in Western Sydney. We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join the team on a contract basis, with an immediate start available for the right candidate.
This is a site-based role offering a competitive daily rate across an initial 6‐month engagement, with strong potential for extension as the project progresses.
Role details
* Location: Western Sydney (site-based)
* Start date: Immediate / ASAP
* Duration: 6 months + (extension likely)
* Work pattern: 4 days on-site per week
* Rate: Competitive daily rate (negotiable DOE)
* Engagement type: Temporary contract (PAYG/ PTY welcome)
Key responsibilities
* Administer subcontracts and head contract obligations in accordance with AS 4000 / AS 4300 or NEC frameworks
* Manage the full RFI, submittal, and variation register process
* Assess, negotiate, and resolve subcontractor claims and EOT requests
* Prepare progress payment claims and issue payment schedules
* Track project costs and assist with monthly cost reporting to the project manager
* Maintain contract correspondence and document control standards
* Liaise with the client, subcontractors, and project delivery team on all commercial matters
* Support risk and opportunity identification throughout the project lifecycle
What you'll bring
* Demonstrated experience as a CA on civil infrastructure, water, or utilities projects
* Strong working knowledge of Australian Standard contracts (AS 4000, AS 4300) and/or NEC
* Proven ability to administer subcontracts and manage variations end-to-end
* Experience working with a Tier 2 or Tier 3 delivery contractor (head contractor side preferred)
* Tertiary qualification in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or similar
* Ability to commit to a site-based role from day one
* Full working rights in Australia (ABN holders and PTY Ltd contractors welcome)
Why apply
* Work on critical water infrastructure delivering real community impact across Western Sydney
* Competitive daily rate with genuine extension potential
* Join a collaborative, delivery-focused site team
* Immediate start — move quickly on this one
CGC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all eligible candidates.
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