Senior Contracts Administrator

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Aus QLD Regional Australia CPB Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year


Senior Contracts Administrator (AAPoW)

Job ID
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Location Aus - QLD - Regional
Categories CPB Contractors

Applications close
08 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Senior Contracts Administrator

CPB Contractors is Australia's leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia's future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

The Project

CPB Contactors is delivering the Australian Government's Army Aviation Program of Works (AAPoW) (The Project) at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base in Townsville, Queensland.

Army Aviation Program of Works | Defence

Your opportunity

The Senior Contracts Administrator will effectively manage the administration of all subcontractor and supplier contracts within prescribed cost limits.

Your responsibilities in the role will include:

  • Assisting the Project Manager in the preparation and review of the project monthly report including providing workings completed, programme and cost data
  • Managing the financial administration and site office administration for the project
  • Developing and managing own work schedule to deliver required outputs to expected quality and within timeframes
  • Assisting with any contractual issues on the project as well as identifying, evaluating, and submitting potential variations/claims

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

  • 5 – 7 years of relevant experience
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications
  • Robust understanding of relevant legislation
  • Detailed knowledge and demonstrated high level experience in project management, planning, budgeting, and cost control
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen and the ability to interpret and apply contracts
  • Relevant experience in a contracting construction environment that engages in various subcontractors
  • Experience working on a large construction project is highly desirable as well as local project exposure
  • Strong communication skills, ability to prioritise, and excellent attention to detail

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We're always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

  • A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
  • Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
  • Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
  • Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

 Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.



How to apply

Applications close
08 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time


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