Senior Contract Administrator

Job description

Senior Contract Administrator (Contract)
Location: Western Sydney
Contract: Up to 6 months, with view to extend
Sector: Education / Capital Works
Focus: Procurement & Contract Administration
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join a major education infrastructure project based in Western Sydney. This is a contract role for up to 6 months, with a strong potential for extension, supporting the procurement and contract administration functions across the project lifecycle.
You will play a key role in managing contractual processes, supporting procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with project, financial, and governance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage end-to-end procurement activities for consultants, contractors, and suppliers
  • Prepare, review, and administer contracts in line with project and education sector requirements
  • Manage variations, claims, progress payments, and contractual correspondence
  • Maintain accurate contract records and reporting using Cheops
  • Support project teams with contractual advice and risk mitigation
  • Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and probity requirements
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders, consultants, and external contractors
About You To be successful in this role, you will have:
  • Proven experience as a Senior Contract Administrator, ideally on education or public sector projects
  • Strong procurement experience across capital works or infrastructure projects
  • Mandatory experience using Cheops systems
  • Sound knowledge of contract administration principles and processes
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent documentation skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
What’s on Offer
  • Immediate contract opportunity on a high-profile education project
  • Western Sydney location
  • Competitive daily rate
  • Potential for contract extension based on performance and project needs
If you have strong procurement expertise, Cheops experience, and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now via SEEK.
Please send updated CV to [email protected] or call 0412086972