Senior Contract Administrator — Water Infrastructure | Western Sydney | Contract
3 Months | Daily Rate | 4 Days On-Site | Immediate Start
 
About the opportunity
Our client is a leading delivery contractor engaged on a major water infrastructure project in Western Sydney. They are seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join their team on a contract basis, with an immediate start available for the right candidate.
This is a site-based role offering a competitive daily rate across an initial 3-month engagement, with potential for extension depending on project requirements.
 
Role details

• Location: Western Sydney (site-based)
• Start date: Immediate / ASAP
• Duration: 3 months (extension possible)
• Work pattern: 4 days on-site per week
• Rate: Competitive daily rate (negotiable DOE)
• Engagement type: Temporary contract (PAYG / PTY welcome)

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of all contract administration across the project, including head contract and subcontract obligations
• Administer contracts in accordance with AS 4000 / AS 4300 or NEC frameworks
• Lead the management of variations, EOT claims, and dispute resolution processes
• Prepare, review, and negotiate progress payment claims and payment schedules
• Oversee the full RFI, submittal, and variation register process
• Drive cost reporting and forecasting in collaboration with the project manager
• Provide commercial leadership and guidance to junior CA staff on-site
• Manage subcontractor relationships and performance on commercial matters
• Maintain robust contract correspondence and document control standards
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle

What you'll bring

• Significant experience as a Senior CA or CA on major civil infrastructure, water, or utilities projects
• Deep working knowledge of Australian Standard contracts (AS 4000, AS 4300) and/or NEC
• Demonstrated ability to lead variation and claims management end-to-end at a senior level
• Strong background working on the head contractor side with a Tier 1, 2, or 3 delivery contractor
• Ability to work autonomously and provide commercial direction on a fast-paced site
• Tertiary qualification in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or similar
• Full working rights in Australia (ABN holders and PTY Ltd contractors welcome)

Why apply?

• Play a senior commercial role on critical water infrastructure in Western Sydney
• Competitive daily rate negotiable based on experience
• Join a high-performing, delivery-focused site team
• Immediate start — this one will move fast

How to Apply

You can email your resume to [email protected] or call 0435935377 for more information.

CGC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all eligible candidates