We are a small, specialist consulting company that delivers client-side project management on major infrastructure projects across regional New South Wales. Our close-knit team values integrity, trust, and excellence— and we’re proud to work with government and industry clients who share our commitment to building strong communities.

We are currently seeking a Contract Administrator to join our team on a high-profile, multi-year civil infrastructure project in Northern NSW. This is a career-defining opportunity to contribute to the commercial success of a landmark regional development, with real community impact.

Contract Administrator

Position Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Contracts Manager, you’ll be responsible for managing procurement processes, contract administration, risk management and commercial performance across the project. You’ll help ensure our contract governance processes are compliant, efficient, and aligned with Local Government and disaster recovery frameworks.

You’ll work from the Armidale project office in the pre-construction phase, transitioning to a site-based role during construction (rostered work arrangements may apply).

Key Responsibilities

Support the tender, procurement, and contract award processes.

Administer contracts throughout the full project lifecycle including claims, variations, and performance tracking.

Monitor risk, manage compliance, and support reporting requirements under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

Provide commercial and risk advice to project leadership and engineers.

Build strong relationships with contractors and internal stakeholders while maintaining probity and governance standards.

Maintain a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About You

Qualifications in construction law, engineering, commerce or related fields.

Significant experience in contract administration, ideally on civil or infrastructure projects in a local government or client-side setting.

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Analytical and solution-oriented, with strong attention to detail.

Able to work independently and thrive in a project environment.

Desirable

Postgraduate qualifications in law, project management, or construction management.

Experience with document and contract management systems (eg. Aconex, TeamBinder, Content Manager).

Familiarity with DRFA or disaster recovery projects.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the most significant infrastructure projects in regional NSW. Excellent salary and working conditions are available for the right candidate.

To express interest or learn more, please contact us at [email protected]. Applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.