_{09th January, 2026}

Powerstaff is partnering with a well-established national construction company with a strong project pipeline to recruit multiple Contract Administrators from Junior to Senior for a significant residential development in Canberra.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Project Manager and client while playing a key role in procurement, cost control and commercial leadership.
 
The Opportunity
As a Contracts Administrator, you will ensure strong financial control, accurate reporting and effective procurement throughout the project lifecycle.
 
Key responsibilities include:

• Working collaboratively with the client and project delivery team to achieve project outcomes
• Mentoring, coaching and supervising members of the commercial team
• Leading procurement strategies and managing subcontractor procurement processes
• Managing project cost control, including head contract and subcontract variations
• Administering head contract and subcontractor progress claims
• Managing project cash flow across head contract and subcontract packages
• Preparing and presenting monthly financial and cost reports

About You
You will be a commercially astute professional with experience delivering building projects in a senior contracts administration capacity.
You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Contracts Administrator or similar role 2+ yrs
• Strong background working with main contractors on residential or commercial projects
• Sound understanding of procurement, cost management and contract administration
• Ability to lead, mentor and support junior team members
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full work rights

What's On Offer

• Permanent role with a stable, respected national builder
• Key position on a major Canberra-based residential project
• Collaborative team culture with strong support structures
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Exposure to complex and rewarding construction projects

Why Powerstaff?
Powerstaff recruits for commercial construction roles across Australia and internationally. We partner with leading builders and consultancies and manage all applications with strict confidentiality.
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