Senior Contract Administrator

About Lendlease:

Lendlease is Australia's leading real estate business with International operations. Our core expertise is in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.

About the Role

With a national delivery capability, Lendlease Construction provides innovative and industry-leading project management, design and construction services driven by sector focused knowledge and experience. We push boundaries and embrace challenges. Our clients come to us when it's important to handle complexity, drive diversity, offer strategic and long-term value, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions.

We are looking for a Senior Contracts Administrator to join our team based in Melbourne. The Senior Contract Administrator is responsible for managing and overseeing the administration of contracts across all phases of the project lifecycle. This role ensures compliance with contractual obligations, mitigates risk, and supports commercial outcomes through effective contract management and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts for major projects.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, company policies, and client specifications.
• Monitor contract performance, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors to resolve contractual issues.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of contract changes, claims, and variations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior contract administrators.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in law, business, construction management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in contract administration, preferably in construction, infrastructure, or commercial sectors.
• Strong understanding of contract law, procurement processes, and project delivery frameworks.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

About Us:

We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee's wellbeing, and offer benefits including:

• Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts
• Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents.
• 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).
• Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities
• Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.

To find out more about us and to explore all other opportunities visit www.lendlease.com/careers

At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.

Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.