Australia, Brisbane
Fulltime: 40 hrs a week
Experience: 4-6 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Infrastructure
Closing: April 12, 2025

Introduction

Brunel has partnered with a Brisbane based Builder / Developer looking for a Contract Administrator to join their team. This is a full time, permanent role and the initial project is a multi-storey residential build valued at $40m+.

What are you going to do 

Work alongside the Project Manager and Site Team to deliver the project from conception to completion.

In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring timely purchase orders, managing service contracts, and keeping payments accurate and on track. You'll work closely with the Project Manager to support contractor compliance, while helping to identify risks, close gaps, and spot opportunities for improvement. Day-to-day, you'll be building strong relationships with contractors, resolving issues as they pop up, and keeping communication clear and positive.

You'll also stay on top of critical contract documentation, making sure everything is organised, compliant, and under control.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Degree in Construction Management or similar / progressed in career from trade background (Required)
  • 3+ years' experience with Contract administration, within the commercial construction space, ideally with exposure to projects over $20m in value. (Required)
  • Demonstrated tenure with previous employers.
  • Demonstrates high level of initiative and motivation.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience using Jobpac, Cheops and Microsoft Suite.
  • Ability to work independently.

What we offer 

  • Recently fitted-out office in a prime location close to the city and public transport routes.
  • On-site designated parking included.
  • Opportunity to build experience and skill within the development as well as construction market.
  • Fun office culture with regular after work drinks, sporting events and great on site facilities.

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Sinead Howard on 0420 492 144.

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Sinead Howard

+61 420 492 144