Construction Contracts Administrator
Construction Contracts Administrator
Job Type:
Permanent / Full Time
Location:
Other, Northern Territory
Category:
Admin / Secretarial / Office Support
Sub Category:
Administration
Date Published:
18-Sep-2026
Job Reference
1143252
CoreStaff Darwin have a permanent Full Time Opportunity available for an experienced
Contracts Administrator
to join a well known Aboriginal owned, award winning construction business in Darwin.
Delivering residential, commercial and public infrastructure projects across the Territory. With a strong local footprint and a commitment to creating genuine training and employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians, this is an opportunity to join a business focused on both quality construction and meaningful outcomes.
About the Role & Responsibilities:
Working closely with the project and management teams, you will support the commercial and contractual delivery of construction projects from procurement through to completion.
About you
We are looking for someone who is commercially switched on, organised and comfortable working in a fast-moving construction environment.
This is more than an administration position. You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced construction team delivering projects throughout the Northern Territory while being part of a business committed to developing local capability and creating sustainable employment opportunities for locals.
CoreStaff is a leader in workplace diversity, and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians for all roles, females for non-traditional female roles, and applicants with disabilities to apply for all of our jobs.
If this sounds like you apply now!!
Delivering residential, commercial and public infrastructure projects across the Territory. With a strong local footprint and a commitment to creating genuine training and employment opportunities for Indigenous Australians, this is an opportunity to join a business focused on both quality construction and meaningful outcomes.
About the Role & Responsibilities:
Working closely with the project and management teams, you will support the commercial and contractual delivery of construction projects from procurement through to completion.
- Preparing, reviewing and administering subcontractor agreements and contracts
- Managing procurement packages, scopes of work and subcontractor engagement
- Assessing subcontractor claims, variations and progress payments
- Maintaining project cost tracking, forecasting and commercial reporting
- Managing contract documentation, correspondence and registers
- Supporting project managers with budgets, variations and contractual requirements
- Liaising with subcontractors, suppliers, consultants and internal stakeholders
- Assisting with project reporting and ensuring contractual deadlines are met
- Supporting projects through practical completion and final account close-out
About you
We are looking for someone who is commercially switched on, organised and comfortable working in a fast-moving construction environment.
- Previous Contracts Administrator experience within commercial, residential or civil construction
- Strong understanding of construction contracts, procurement and subcontractor administration
- Experience managing variations, progress claims and project costs
- Excellent attention to detail and document management skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
- Confidence working both independently and as part of a project team
- Relevant construction, quantity surveying, project management or commercial qualifications highly regarded
This is more than an administration position. You will have the opportunity to work alongside an experienced construction team delivering projects throughout the Northern Territory while being part of a business committed to developing local capability and creating sustainable employment opportunities for locals.
CoreStaff is a leader in workplace diversity, and we encourage applications from Indigenous Australians for all roles, females for non-traditional female roles, and applicants with disabilities to apply for all of our jobs.
If this sounds like you apply now!!