Senior Contracts Administrator – Major Infrastructure JV – Gold Coast
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Senior Contracts Administrator – Major Infrastructure JV – Gold Coast
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Date posted
September 24, 2026
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Closing date
October 24, 2026
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Location
Gold Coast
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Experience
senior-level
Description
Role Overview & Position Context
CPB, John Holland, Lendlease, or Tier 1 Joint Ventures are seeking an experienced professional to join our Gold Coast operations as a Senior Contracts Administrator – Major Infrastructure JV. In this key infrastructure role, you will be part of delivering transformative civil and transport assets shaping connectivity across QLD. Administer multi-million dollar subcontract agreements, progressive claims, and dispute mitigation on joint venture mega-projects.
Package: $145,000 – $180,000 + 11.5% Super
Employment: Full-Time Permanent
Experience: Senior / Lead Specialist
Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work
- Draft, negotiate, and execute complex civil and structural trade packages.
- Assess monthly progress claims, substantiate variations, and negotiate final accounts.
- Evaluate back-to-back risk allocation between head contract and specialist subcontracts.
- Prepare monthly commercial forecasts, cost-to-complete analyses, and cash flow curves.
- Mitigate formal commercial disputes in compliance with applicable state legislation.
Technical Competencies & Core Skills
Core Tools, Frameworks & Standards:
Required Qualifications & Background
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent accredited tertiary qualification.
- Demonstrated professional delivery experience on major Australian transport, rail, highway, or structural infrastructure projects.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, state road authority guidelines (e.g. TfNSW, VicRoads, TMR, Main Roads WA), and workplace health and safety legislation.
- Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary project teams, specialist subcontractors, and key client representatives under high-pressure project deadlines.
- Current Australian Driver Licence and relevant industry safety induction accreditations (Construction White Card / Rail Industry Worker RIW where applicable).
Remuneration, Benefits & Culture
- Competitive remuneration package ($145,000 – $180,000 base + 11.5% statutory superannuation).
- Project completion bonus incentives and annual performance-based review structures.
- Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs, and salary packaging.
- Extensive professional development support, leadership training, and Engineers Australia chartership pathways.
- Inclusive, safety-first corporate culture with dedicated diversity networks and flexible working provisions.
Work Rights & Compliance: Applicants must hold full working rights in Australia (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or an eligible unrestricted working visa). Relevant background checks, national police clearances, and qualification verification will be conducted prior to appointment.
