Senior Contract Administrator

Senior Contract Administrator

Contract Type:

Permanent

Location:

Melbourne   

Industry:

Construction

Salary:

$ 190,000.00 - 200,000.00 Annual

Contact Name:
Jack Owens
Contact Phone:
0426 075 618
Contact Email:
jack.owens@fetchrecruit.com.au
Date Published:

04-May-2026

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to lead contract administration across major urban infrastructure packages. This role is based in central Melbourne and offers unparalleled growth and opportunity. 

The Role
You’ll take full ownership of contract administration, including managing notices, variations, EOTs, and payment claims, while ensuring strict compliance with contractual obligations and legislation. You’ll also mentor a junior CA and work closely with senior commercial leadership on risk and dispute strategy.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end contract administration across allocated packages
  • Manage notices, correspondence, and entitlement tracking
  • Assess and negotiate variations, claims, and EOTs
  • Oversee payment claims in line with Security of Payment legislation
  • Identify and escalate contractual risks early
  • Support reporting, forecasting, and commercial strategy
  • Mentor junior team members

About You
  • 10+ years’ experience in contract administration on major civil infrastructure projects
  • Strong knowledge of standard form contracts (e.g. AS, NEC, GC21)
  • Proven experience managing claims, variations, and time-related entitlements
  • Solid understanding of construction programming and delay analysis
  • Excellent written and commercial acumen

What’s on Offer
  • $190K – $200K+ package (depending on experience)
  • Market leading performance bonus 
  • Exposure to major infrastructure programs
  • Strong pipeline of ongoing work and career progression opportunities

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, I'd love to hear from you. Please apply within or email your resume to jack.owens@fetchrecruit.com.au or call 0426 075 618 for a confidential chat.
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