At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage project contracts and ensure all parties meet their obligations.
- Company: Join McCosker, a leader in civil construction with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy meals, travel, accommodation, and health insurance discounts.
- Other info: Work on exciting projects in Cairns with great career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the construction industry while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in contract administration and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 83250 - 101750 $ per year.
Senior Contracts Administrator and Contracts Administrator
We are seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator and a Contracts Administrator to join a project located in the Cairns region on a 2 week on, 1 week off roster.
This position will be required to be onsite.
Meals, travel and accommodation will be provided.
As the contracts administrator, you will be responsible for effectively and efficiently managing all aspects of the project contractual obligations on behalf of the Company to ensure all parties fulfilthe directives and requirements under the contract.
This includes supporting the project and tendering teams to interpret, review, and negotiate variations to contract conditions and other support when required.
Qualifications and skills
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position
- Qualification in business administration, project management or legal studies and or equivalent years of relevant experience
- Expert knowledge and experience in contract administration
- Experience reviewing and negotiating contract variations
- Experience in purchasing / procurement processes
- Comprehensive understanding of project cost analysis
- Expertise in communication, influencing and negotiation
- Strong analytical skills in the interpretation of contract conditions
- Advanced written and verbal reasoning skills to prepare and interpret project documentation
- Knowledge of project management fundamentals
- Experience in contributing to project design and implementation
- Current Queensland Open Drivers Licence
- General Construction Induction (white card/ blue card)
Responsibilities
- Accurately interpret and apply knowledge of contractual conditions to support implementation of client program.
- Review of tender contracts and generation of tender departures for management review.
- Foster effective relationships and project communications with clients, project team, and other parties.
- Facilitate the effective implementation and monitoring of external products and services to meet project requirements.
- Oversee effective implementation of contract administration processes.
- Participate in policies and procedures, including work health and safety.
- Mc Cosker Contracting Benefits
- Monthly Recognition Award Program
- Corporate Health Insurance discount
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate discount Qantas Club membership
- Employee Referral Program
- About Mc Coskers
Mc Cosker are experts in the civil construction industry offering a diverse range of services to the mining, construction, building, gas and industrial sectors.
With our head office based in Gladstone Queensland, Mc Cosker is equipped to service projects throughout Australia.
We at Mc Coskers are a group of empowered individuals, working collectively in a diversified business to achieve outstanding results.
We support each other, uphold our integrity, and commit to attracting anddeveloping outstanding leaders.
You can learn more about Mc Cosker Contracting here
- 8 October 2026
- Cairns
- Queensland, Australia Full Time
- Construction Contracts Management
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Contracts Administrator and Contracts Administrator employer: McCosker Contracting Pty
McCosker is an exceptional employer located in Gladstone, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and integrity. Employees benefit from comprehensive health insurance, income protection, and a monthly recognition program, alongside opportunities for professional growth within the civil construction industry. With a focus on empowering individuals and fostering leadership, McCosker provides a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
