Contract Administrator – Construction / Scaffolding
Adelaide, SA | Full-time or Part-time position available.
We are a well-established and growing scaffolding business working across major commercial and infrastructure projects in South Australia. As our workload continues to grow, we are looking to appoint a Contract Administrator to support the commercial delivery of our projects and help protect cashflow, margin, and contract compliance.
This role is suited to someone who enjoys being close to the action, working with site teams, clients, and internal staff, and taking ownership of the commercial administration of construction contracts.
About the role
As Contract Administrator, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of construction contracts across multiple projects. You will work closely with site supervisors, management, and clients to ensure variations, progress claims, and contract obligations are managed accurately and on time.
This is a hands‐on role where you will have genuine responsibility and visibility across the business, with clear support and guidance from senior management.
Key responsibilities
* Administer construction and scaffolding contracts from award through to final account
* Prepare, submit, and track progress claims and final claims
* Identify, price, submit, and follow up variations in line with contract requirements
* Maintain contract summaries, claim schedules, and variation registers
* Monitor payment timelines, short payments, and retention
* Liaise with site supervisors to capture scope changes and supporting documentation
* Communicate with clients regarding claims, variations, and contract matters
* Provide clear commercial reporting on job status, risks, and outstanding items
* Work closely with accounts to support accurate invoicing and cashflow
About you
* Experience in a Contract Administrator or similar commercial role within construction
* Comfortable working with contracts, claims, and variations
* Organised, proactive, and confident following up outstanding items
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work with site‐based teams
* Able to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
* Experience in scaffolding, access, or trade‐based construction is an advantage, but not essential
* We value capability, attitude, and accountability over formal titles. If you have relevant experience and are willing to learn our systems, we will support you.
What we offer
* Competitive salary based on experience (approximately $90,000 – $120,000 + super)
* A stable, growing business with long‐term work in South Australia
* Clear role expectations and decision‐making boundaries
* Supportive leadership and a collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to grow with the business and take on increased responsibility over time
Diversity & inclusion
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, and candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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