Contract Administrator

Gough Recruitment AU · Western Suburbs Melbourne VIC · Full time
Posted 10d ago

Contract Administrator

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Take ownership of commercial and contractual aspects of major industrial projects.
  • Mentor and develop junior Contract Administrators.
  • Manage procurement, subcontractor packages, variations, and commercial reporting.

  • Major industrial & logistics projects
  • Senior role with genuine progression
  • Mentor & develop junior CAs

About the Company
Our client is a well-established industrial builder with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the Melbourne market. With a growing project pipeline and a collaborative team environment, they are looking to add an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to the business.

About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to take ownership of the commercial and contractual aspects of major industrial projects.
You will work closely with the Project Manager and broader project team, managing procurement, subcontractor packages, variations, progress claims and commercial reporting. A key part of the role will also be mentoring and developing junior Contract Administrators, helping to build capability across the wider team.

Job Requirements

  • 6+ years' experience in Contract Administration within the commercial construction industry
  • Strong experience working for Tier 1 or Tier 2 builders
  • Industrial, logistics, warehouse or large-scale commercial project experience highly regarded
  • Strong understanding of contracts, procurement, variations, claims and subcontractor management
  • Proven ability to manage multiple packages and commercial priorities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Previous experience mentoring or developing junior Contract Administrators
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership of projects


Benefits

  • Competitive salary package 
  • Major industrial projects across Melbourne
  • Opportunity to work within an experienced and supportive project team
  • Genuine pathway for further career progression
  • Opportunity to mentor and develop junior team members
  • Stable pipeline of upcoming projects

Consultant

rdevlin@goughrecruitment.com.au

Reference number: 4070629
Profession:ConstructionCONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

Company: Gough Recruitment AU
Date posted: 1st Sep, 2026

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Skills

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Claims managementCommercial acumenContract managementMentoringProcurementStakeholder managementSubcontractor managementTeam leadershipVariations management

Perks & benefits

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Competitive salary packageOpportunity for career progressionSupportive project team environment

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