Contracts Administrator

Contract Administrator / Project Manager - Civil Infrastructure

• Rate: $80 per hour + super
• Start date: September 2026
• Contract: 12 Months
• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Location: Western Sydney

About the Role
 
We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator / Project Manager to support the delivery of a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure and community projects.
 
You will administer construction and professional-services contracts while coordinating projects from planning through to completion. Projects range in value from approximately $10,000 to $70 million and include roads, drainage, bridges, buildings and recreational spaces.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Administer AS2124 and AS4000 contracts across civil infrastructure projects.
• Prepare contract documentation, correspondence, notices and project records.
• Assess and process claims, variations, extension-of-time requests and payments.
• Monitor contractual obligations, performance, risks and emerging disputes.
• Coordinate projects to achieve agreed budgets, deadlines and quality standards.
• Manage procurement, capital expenditure, resource allocation and progress reporting.
• Work closely with internal teams, contractors, consultants and service providers.
• Participate in contractor meetings and undertake site inspections when required.
• Identify delivery risks and provide advice to project and program leadership.
• Improve contract administration systems, documentation and reporting processes.

About You
You will bring:

• At least eight years' relevant experience in contract administration, project coordination or civil infrastructure delivery.
• Strong experience administering AS2124 and AS4000 contracts.
• Experience with civil works, construction services and professional consulting contracts.
• Knowledge of roads, drainage, utilities, buildings or recreational infrastructure.
• Experience delivering complex, long-term projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management, commercial, negotiation and risk-management capabilities.
• Excellent written communication, organisation and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• A qualification in construction, civil engineering, project management or a related discipline.
• A valid White Card and current Class C driver's licence.

Experience within local government and qualifications in contract administration or CPEng membership will be highly regarded.