Senior Contracts Administrator

• Diverse project portfolio up to $25m
• Growing national commercial team, new Senior CA Opportunity
• Clear long‑term career progression

Duratec is continuing to expand its operations across Victoria and Tasmania and is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to support a diverse portfolio of commercial projects.

Our work spans Defence, remediation, cladding, refurbishments, energy and heritage projects, typically valued up to $25 million, delivered within live operating environments and under complex contractual frameworks.

This role will suit a commercially minded Senior Contract Administrator who is comfortable administering head contracts and subcontractor agreements, supporting project teams, and working closely with senior management to achieve strong project outcomes.

You will be responsible for providing end‑to‑end contract administration support across multiple projects, including:

• Administering head contracts, MSAs and project‑specific agreements, including commercial review and ongoing compliance
• Supporting subcontractor procurement, including scope review, contract execution and back‑to‑back risk management
• Assessing and administering subcontractor and client claims, including progress claims, variations and compliance with contractual requirements
• Supporting project teams with commercial reporting, including cost, programme, risk and status reports required by clients
• Implementing and maintaining subcontract administration processes, including payment certification, claims assessment and contract correspondence
• Liaising with internal stakeholders, clients, consultants and subcontractors to resolve commercial and contractual issues
• Supporting senior management to ensure project commercial objectives are achieved

You will bring a strong commercial construction background and a practical understanding of contract administration, including:

• Minimum 7-10 years’ local experience in a Contract Administrator or similar commercial role
• Demonstrated experience administering head contracts and subcontract agreements
• Strong conflict management skills and ability to lead across various stakeholder levels
• Strong understanding of contractual risk, claims, variations and commercial reporting
• Ability to work across multiple projects and priorities in a delivery‑focused environment
• Clear, professional communication skills with the confidence to engage with clients and subcontractors

• Construction White Card
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Ability to obtain a Police Clearance
• This role is subject to pre‑employment medical and background checks

The Duratec group of companies is an ASX listed Engineering, Construction and Remediation project The Duratec group of Companies is an ASX listed, solutions–driven business specialising in the protection, remediation, and enhancement of steel and concrete structures. We provide whole-of -life engineering, construction, and maintenance services with a Company focus on sustainably extending the life of the built environment. We’ve been around since 2010 giving us solid foundations and we’re currently on an exciting trajectory of growth.

Operating across Australia we work on projects in Defence, mining, energy, marine, infrastructure, and building and facades. Our reputation for collaboration and successful project delivery has resulted in Australia-wide expansion of the business and we’re dedicated to forming new branches across Australasia.

We have a workforce of approximately 1,200 people across 19 locations spanning every State and Territory in Australia. We have an exciting future ahead and it’s a great time to join the team!

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We encourage the employment of people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI and other diversity groups.

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