What are you going to do 

As the Contracts Administrator, you will manage all head contract and subcontract administration across live projects, taking ownership of full commercial delivery. Operating as the sole CA, you will also play a key role in shaping, improving, and refining internal systems, processes, and templates as the business continues to grow.

  • Prepare, review, and administer head contract and subcontract agreements across live projects
  • Manage progress claims, variations, RFIs, EOTs, and payment schedules to maintain strong commercial control
  • Refine and improve internal CA systems, processes, and templates to enhance efficiency and consistency across projects
  • Track project budgets and forecasts to ensure accurate financial reporting and cost management
  • Liaise with subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers to support smooth project delivery
  • Support the Project Manager and Site teams with reporting, cost updates, and project meetings
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and WHS requirements

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Minimum 3+ years' experience as a Contracts Administrator in commercial construction
  • Exposure to refurbishment or structural modification projects advantageous
  • Comfortable working in a growing business where systems are being refined and improved
  • Strong attention to detail with solid understanding of contracts and cost control
  • Able to work autonomously while supporting project teams
  • Proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes, not just maintaining them

What we offer 

  • Immediate involvement on a $7M industrial project
  • Clear pipeline of future work ($6M industrial sheds + fit-out project)
  • Opportunity to help shape and improve internal CA systems and procedures
  • Long-term career growth within a developing commercial construction business

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, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Do you have questions:

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Taylor Popham at t.popham@brunel.net or on 0432 111 758.

Closing: 18 June 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

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