Contract Administrator - Defence
- Posted01 October 2025
- Salary180K - 200K
- LocationSydney
- Job type Permanent
- Sectors CGC Cover Construction
- Reference3968535
Job description
Who you will be working for:
With over 100 years of history, our client is more than just a builder — they are a leader in innovation, safety and sustainability.
The Role – Contract Administrator
You will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a $600M Defence project by managing the contractual and financial aspects from start to finish. You will join an established team based on site in Sydney’s west. A prequalification for the role is that you have worked on Defence contracts before
Key responsibilities include:
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
With over 100 years of history, our client is more than just a builder — they are a leader in innovation, safety and sustainability.
- National footprint – delivering projects in every major state and territory.
- $1 billion+ annual turnover – large-scale, high-profile projects across health, education, defence, commercial and infrastructure.
- Technology driven – early adopters of BIM, digital engineering, and sustainable construction practices.
- Award-winning delivery – consistently recognised for project excellence by the MBA and AIB.
- People-first culture – strong focus on collaboration, safety, wellbeing and professional development.
The Role – Contract Administrator
You will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of a $600M Defence project by managing the contractual and financial aspects from start to finish. You will join an established team based on site in Sydney’s west. A prequalification for the role is that you have worked on Defence contracts before
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing and administering head contracts and subcontract agreements
- Managing procurement, variations, progress claims and payment schedules
- Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and risk management frameworks
- Providing accurate cost reporting, forecasting and commercial advice to the Project Manager and wider team
- Building strong relationships with subcontractors, consultants, clients and internal stakeholders
- Supporting dispute resolution and negotiation to achieve fair, timely outcomes
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience as a Contract Administrator within tier one or two sector with demonstrated experience on Defence
- Solid knowledge of Australian Standard forms of contract (AS2124, AS4000, GC21 etc.)
- Strong financial acumen and reporting skills, with attention to detail
- Excellent negotiation and communication abilities
- A proactive, collaborative mindset with the ability to work in a fast-paced project environment
- A tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Engineering, Construction Law or a related discipline
- Opportunity to work with a Tier 2 national contractor on complex and high-profile projects
- Professional growth – career pathways into Senior CA, Commercial Manager or Project Manager
- Competitive salary package aligned with experience ($180K - $200K )
- 5 year pipeline with strong tender pipeline
- A workplace that values innovation, respect, and sustainability