Senior Contract Administrator

Stellar Recruitment ·www.stellarrecruitment.com

Location WA - Perth, WA, Australia
Salary AUD 170,000 - 190,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Senior
Source Shazamme
Building & Construction
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The opportunity

This is a rare chance for an accomplished Senior Contract Administrator to join a nationally significant Defence infrastructure program. Based permanently in Perth in an offsite project role, you will combine long-term job security with genuine commercial ownership on a large, technically complex civil scope.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will manage selected upstream obligations and the downstream administration of major civil, airfield and enabling-works packages while working for the managing contractor. You will be trusted to protect commercial outcomes, resolve issues early and help drive the project through construction, commissioning and handover.

What you will own
  • Commercial and contractual administration of significant subcontract and supply packages.
  • Procurement, tender evaluation, contract formation and ongoing subcontractor management.
  • Assessment of claims, variations, extensions of time, progress payments and commercial risk.
  • Accurate forecasting, cost reporting, cash-flow oversight and maintenance of strong commercial records.
  • Close collaboration with project, engineering, planning and delivery teams to achieve safe, compliant and commercially sound outcomes.
  • Support and guidance for the wider project team, while maintaining effective relationships with clients and delivery partners.
Why this role stands out
  • Job security! This is a permanent appointment on an awarded project through to 2030.
  • Contribute to a critical Defence infrastructure project with national importance.
  • Perth-based while working on a unique MAJOR Defence project.
  • Enjoy substantial ownership, autonomy, accountability and direct exposure to senior commercial leadership.
  • Deepen your Defence-sector expertise and position yourself for progression toward Project Commercial Manager.
  • CIRCA $170-190k Base + Super!
About you

You are a proven Senior Contract Administrator with strong civil or infrastructure project experience, sound commercial judgement and the confidence to take ownership in a complex delivery environment. You are disciplined, proactive and detail-focused, with the communication skills to influence stakeholders and provide practical commercial leadership during negotiations. You’ll possess relevant tertiary qualifications in Construction Management & Economics, Quantity Surveying, or similar. Experience on Defence, aviation, remote or major infrastructure projects will be highly regarded, particularly exposure to Managing Contractor or Integrated Managing Contractor delivery models. 

*NOTE: Existing rights to live/work in Australia are non negotiable.

Make your next project count! If you are ready to embrace a long-term Perth-based role on one of Australia's most distinctive Defence infrastructure projects, apply through SEEK for a confidential discussion.

How to Apply

Click “APPLY”, or contact Scott Alexander for a confidential discussion.
Phone Number: 08 9338 0920
Email: scott@stellarrecruitment.com.au
Reference Number: 1258959
SK0560Z

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Senior Contract Administrator role?
Stellar Recruitment is hiring for the Senior Contract Administrator position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Senior Contract Administrator job located?
The Senior Contract Administrator role with Stellar Recruitment is based in WA - Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Senior Contract Administrator role pay?
Stellar Recruitment lists the Senior Contract Administrator role at AUD 170,000–190,000 per year.
Is the Senior Contract Administrator role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Stellar Recruitment.
What experience level is the Senior Contract Administrator role?
The Senior Contract Administrator position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Senior Contract Administrator role at Stellar Recruitment?
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