Senior Contract Administrator

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At Fleetwood Australia, we are at the forefront of a construction revolution, harnessing the transformative power of modular methods to redefine the Australian market. By embracing innovative, efficient and sustainable building practices, we are redefining benchmarks across sectors including education, social housing, health & aged care, and government projects.

Fleetwood Australia is an ASX-listed company. Our culture is grounded in our core values: Zero Harm, Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability and Innovation. These principles guide our daily operations and foster a supportive environment where every team member can contribute their best. Our vision is to create innovative spaces for people to thrive, while our purpose is to be a leader in reimagining sustainable spaces.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our WA team and support the successful delivery of a range of commercial, mining and housing projects. This role is based at our High Wycombe office, working in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop your skills alongside a market leader in modular construction.

In this position, you'll be responsible for end-to-end contract and subcontract administration, project documentation, reporting, and financial tracking. You'll work closely with Project and Construction Managers to ensure all project activities run smoothly on time and in line with compliance requirements.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of contract administration to make an impact across multiple projects.

Key responsibilities

• Manage head contracts and subcontracts, including claims, variations, deliverables, and notices (EOTs, latent conditions, etc.)
• Coordinate key project start-up activities such as insurances, council permits, and bank account setup
• Oversee project invoicing, progress claims, and ensure compliance with project bank account requirements
• Compile handover documentation and support the certification and project close-out process
• Maintain accurate project records, reports, and registers while supporting cost control and forecasting
• Support Project and Construction Managers by tracking timelines, deliverables, and performance
• Attend and minute internal and external meetings; manage JCR setup and documentation workflows
• Build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure compliance with internal processes and policies

About you

We're seeking a highly skilled, commercially minded professional to provide effective administrative support for contract management across a wide range of project works. You'll bring at least four years' experience in contract and project administration within the construction sector. Modular construction experience would be beneficial but not essential. You will have a deep understanding and knowledge of AS4300 contracts, project bank accounts, and training plans.

With excellent organisational and time management skills, you will manage competing deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail. Your clear written and verbal communication enables confident collaboration with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Proactive and results-driven, you take ownership of your responsibilities to ensure contractual compliance and help drive seamless project delivery from start to finish.

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate

• Min 4 years' experience in contract/project administration, preferably in the construction or manufacturing sector, with demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects to successful completion within time and budget.
• Experience on commercial and mining projects is advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and plan workloads to meet deadlines
• Advanced clerical and administrative skills including analytical skills and accurate record keeping
• Intermediate computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel; Navision experience would be an advantage
• Commitment to efficient and effective delivery of quality customer service
• A Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or other relevant qualification in Administration would be an advantage but is not essential

Why work for Fleetwood?

• Be part of an exciting transformative period in our business, on a growth trajectory
• Join a values-led culture focused on Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Zero Harm and Growth through Innovation
• Access opportunities for professional and career development across Fleetwood
• Flexible work options to support productivity and wellbeing
• Company benefits and discounts
• Competitive salary package with benefits

All successful applicants may be required to complete a functional medical, including drug and alcohol assessment. All final applicants will be asked to consent to a National Police check. Applications will be considered on merit.

How To Apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply' button below.

Fleetwood Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders, past and present.

Agency submissions will not be accepted without prior approval from the Fleetwood Australia Talent team. All agency candidates must be submitted through our online portal to be valid.

Job metadata

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Construction

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