Seymour Whyte is delivering Coomera Connector Stage 1 South, a key infrastructure project improving transport links between Logan City and the Gold Coast. By building additional crossings over the Coomera and Nerang Rivers, this stage will ease congestion on the M1 and provide residents in growing areas such as Helensvale and Coomera with an alternative route.

As a Contracts Administrator, you will support the project team in delivering accurate and timely contract administration to assist with cost control, financial administration and project reporting. Working closely with project stakeholders, you will assist in the coordination and management of subcontractor and supplier agreements, ensuring compliance and contributing to positive commercial outcomes. This is a great opportunity to build your experience on a major infrastructure project within a supportive and collaborative team.

In this role, you will also:

• Assist with tender analysis, subcontract preparation, variations, pricing and negotiations
• Coordinate and communicate with subcontractors and suppliers during tender and delivery phases
• Monitor project cash flow, payments and Security of Payment compliance
• Contribute to internal and external reporting processes
• Provide administrative support to the project team and assist with reporting to senior stakeholders
• Support procurement activities and site purchasing requirements
• Maintain document control, filing systems and project administration processes
• Maintain awareness of relevant legislation, industry standards and best practices

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Relevant formal qualifications in financial or commercial administration (Diploma or Certificate), or experience in commercial/contracts administration within a principal contractor environment
• Experience with and understanding of procurement, commercial, financial and cost management processes and systems
• Understanding of client head contracts, subcontract terms and relevant legislation
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

We have a range of benefits available for our employees:

• Career Development: training, mentoring and leadership development programs.
• Financial Wellbeing: competitive remuneration, bonus programs, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Generous Leave Benefits: purchased leave program, paid parental leave and birthday leave - have your birthday off on us!
• Career Development: training, mentoring and leadership development programs.
• Enjoy shopping, fitness and wellbeing discounts through our Flare and WHEREFIT partnerships including discounted gym memberships and classes.
• Health & Wellbeing: discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).

About Seymour Whyte:

We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

As a progressive, leading civil engineering firm built on the strong foundations of our unique history, we engage, enable and empower our people to be better. With you, we are altogether stronger, in building the future we want. 

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans.

Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

Next steps:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia

Reference code: 494891

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.