Contract Administrator Job at Service Stream (Rockdale)

Contract Administrator

Service Stream

Location:
Australia , Rockdale

Category:
Construction

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Exciting new opportunity for a Contract Administrator to join our ConnectSydney team support a major transport project. In this role, you’ll manage key commercial functions across the project, including legal compliance, insurance, procurement, cost control, contract administration, and reporting. You’ll play a vital part in ensuring contractual obligations are met and commercial practices are effectively implemented. A major focus will be subcontractor and supplier management, as well as supporting the preparation and administration of claims under the Head Contract. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-profile project while driving best-practice commercial outcomes.

Job Responsibility:

Administer subcontractor arrangements to ensure compliance with contractual and legal requirements
Assess Subcontractor Payment claims : Review and assess progress claims in collaboration with the Construction Manager, Senior Project Manager, Project Managerand Site Supervisors
Ensure correct cost allocation of project costs
Negotiate and finalise variations, delays, and contractual claims to achieve best outcomes within obligations
Value completed work and coordinate timely payments in line with relevant subcontract agreements and legislation
Support project teams in establishing subcontractor agreements, including vetting and drafting subcontracts
Ensure special conditions align with head contract obligations and protect company interests
Identify and manage any risks associated with Head Contract and Subcontract engagements for a given project
Monitor commercial performance of a project with engineers, project managers and supervisors
Ensure all project related risks, claims and variations are accurately reflected in the forecast
Work with Project Managers to prepare Head Contract progress claim
Support Engineers and Project Managers with procurement including RFQ, tender evaluation and award, in accordance with Procurement Plan
Manage Subcontractor Performance

Requirements:

Demonstrated post graduate experience in contracts administration within the construction industry or other similar industries
Five years working in an administrative role with previous experience in financial reporting and budgeting
Experience with contract & project administration and reporting
Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Engineering/ Law or Business/Commerce is desirable

What we offer:

Growth – We are growing and there are opportunities for your career development across our business units
Discounts – Access to hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing
Paid leave – Parental, cultural, community service, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available
Culture – We are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values diversity and inclusion, and we recognise and celebrate excellence throughout the year

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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