Job description

Your new company

A highly respected national construction contractor with a strong track record of delivering complex, large-scale projects across a range of sectors is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join its Canberra team. Known for its collaborative culture, commitment to quality, and long-standing presence in the Australian construction market, this organisation offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects while being supported in your professional development. Based on-site, you will play a key role in the successful commercial delivery of major building projects.

Your new role

As a Contracts Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting the commercial and contractual management of a major construction project from delivery through to completion. Working closely with the project and commercial teams, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing subcontractor and supplier contracts, variations, claims and correspondence

• Supporting procurement activities and ensuring contract requirements are met

• Administering head contract and subcontract variations

• Assisting with subcontractor payment claims and contract compliance processes

• Tracking and managing contract documentation, defects, manuals and project close-out activities

• Preparing monthly cost reports, forecasts and commercial reporting

• Monitoring commercial risks and assisting with contract finalisation activities

• Building strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders to support project outcomes

What you'll need to succeed

• A completed degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

• 3–6 years' experience in a Contracts Administrator role within commercial construction

• Strong understanding of contract administration, procurement and project financial management

• Experience working on large-scale building projects with a head contractor

• Exposure to construction management systems such as CHEOPS, Aconex or similar platforms

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work effectively within a project team

What you'll get in return

• Opportunity to join a leading national contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work

• Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging construction projects

• Supportive and collaborative team environment

• Ongoing training, mentoring and career development opportunities

• Flexible workplace benefits, including additional leave initiatives and wellbeing programs

• Employee reward and recognition programs

• Exclusive discounts across a wide range of retailers

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or for further information please call Will Ballam at Hays on 02 6112 7655 or email


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