Contract Administrator

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.

• 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.

• 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.