Contracts Administrator
4 days ago
- Head Office – Halfway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast
- Manage contract lifecycles across high-profile demolition & civil projects
- Diverse, fast-paced role with exposure to varied project scopes
- Competitive salary + supportive team
What's on offer?
Due to ongoing project growth across Australia, DEMEX is seeking a detail focused and commercially savvy Contracts Administrator to support the successful delivery of major demolition, remediation, and civil infrastructure projects.
Working closely with the Contracts Manager and project delivery teams, you'll play a key role in managing both head contracts and subcontracts, from tendering and procurement through to claims and closeout.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives on structure, has strong communication skills, and is confident navigating contract documentation and commercial processes in a dynamic project environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for:
Managing and monitoring project budgets and cost tracking
Preparing and administering head contracts, claims, and variations
Coordinating tender processes and procurement documentation
Drafting scopes of work and supporting tender evaluations
Preparing and issuing subcontractor documentation including PO's and deeds of release
Assessing subcontractor claims and processing variations
Maintaining registers for variations, retentions, and project records
Uploading documentation to internal systems and attending project meetings
Liaising with site teams to ensure clarity of scope and contract obligations
Supporting monthly reporting and project audit requirements
Ensuring all contract processes comply with HSEQ and IMS standards
The ideal candidate will have:
Experience in contracts administration within construction, civil, or demolition industries
Strong understanding of contract law, subcontractor management, and procurement
Ability to work independently while contributing to collaborative project teams
Excellent attention to detail, document control, and time management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management platforms
Familiarity with WHS, environmental, and quality systems (desirable)
A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
Driver's Licence (required)
About DEMEX
DEMEX is an award winning trusted project partner for complex decommissioning, demolition, remediation, and civil projects. We undertake projects both as principal contractor and subcontractor on sensitive, high profile projects in diverse sectors. We are proud of the people who work together to deliver projects for our clients and recognise that our people play a pivotal role in the overall success of our business.
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