Contract Administrator

Location: Melbourne
Discipline: Construction
Salary: AUD$100k-$135k package
Contact name: Chris Walker

Contact email: cwalker@bluestonerecruitment.com
Job ref: 1597758
Published: 25 days ago
About The Role
This is a hands-on Contract Administrator position with a commercially sharp Tier 3 builder that's in genuine growth mode. You'll be working across a mix of Commercial, Industrial, and Residential projects up to $10M, based out of their Port Melbourne office.

You'll have real ownership over your contracts — from letting and vetting subcontractor packages through to progress claims and cash flow forecasting — with the support of an experienced team around you.

What you'll be doing:
  • Letting, vetting, and managing subcontractor packages
  • Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors, and key stakeholders
  • Negotiating agreements and driving win-win outcomes
  • Tracking project expenditure against budget
  • Managing progress claims, cash flow, and forecasting across your projects
About You
You're a CA with solid commercial or industrial builder experience who's ready to step into a role where you'll be trusted to deliver.
You'll bring:
  • 2+ years' experience as a CA with a commercial or industrial Main Contractor
  • Confidence managing subcontractor packages and contract administration end-to-end
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholder relationships
  • A proactive mindset — you take ownership and follow through
Why This Role
  • $100k–$135k package depending on experience
  • Work on a variety of Commercial, Industrial, and Residential projects
  • Port Melbourne base — well-connected location with a collaborative office culture
  • A builder with a genuine pipeline and the trajectory to grow your career alongside the business
  • Autonomy to run your contracts properly, with support when you need it
The Builder
This is a commercially focused Tier 3 builder with a strong foothold across Melbourne's commercial and industrial sector. Based in Port Melbourne, they've built their reputation on delivering quality projects and keeping a tight, capable team around them.
They're in a strong position heading into the next few years — solid pipeline, repeat clients, and a culture that's genuinely collaborative. They want someone who's going to grow with them, not just fill a seat.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Chris Walker on 0467 528 034 or email: cwalker@bluestonerecruitment.com
*You will only be contacted if you are shortlisted.
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