Contracts Administrator

Our Flood Restoration Portfolio (FRP) is the principal delivery agency for restoring the Councils’ and Community assets. Over the coming months, the team will grow exponentially, offering exciting opportunities for personal and professional development as we deliver many rebuild and transformation projects for our community.

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?

What we can offer you

• New projects ready to go valued at $1bil+ in funding

• Landmark Lismore LGA projects - Excellent team to work with.

• Competitive remuneration

• Work closely with the Contracts Manager to review and revise processes.

• Lead the performance of contract administration activities, including preparing and issuing variations, notices of delays, extension of time, and progress claims.

• Prepare and submit all commercial notices and claims promptly (including variations, delays, disruptions, etc.), performing technical analysis and preparing evidence documents.

• Assist contract managers in preparing all monthly cost reports and project reports.

• Establish and maintain appropriate client, stakeholder, and supplier relationships to identify and minimise risk. Resolve issues as they arise and maximise the value of the contract.

• Proactively identify, manage, and advise on commercial, contractual, operational, financial, reputational, ethical, and supply chain risks associated with the Portfolio contracts.

• Coordinate contract execution and maintain accurate records of all contractual documents.

• Monitor contract milestones and deliverables to ensure obligations are met on time.

• Ensure relevant supporting data is submitted with progress claims. 

What you'll need to be successful

• Degree in building, construction management, engineering, and quantity surveying, or proven experience in a similar role in a construction environment.

• Be capable of explaining processes and requirements, including spending, and persuade them to adopt best practices, given the complexity of contract management and the time-pressured working environment.

• Be self-motivated, intelligent, inquisitive, proactive, observant, and aware.

• Be financially literate and commercially astute.

Please review the position description and use your resume and application responses in the application form below to demonstrate your ability to fulfill the position's responsibilities

Additional details

• Attractive remuneration for the right candidate.

• This position is a full-time (70 Hrs per fortnight), term-based appointment until 31 December 2026.  

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Program. 

• Flexible work options within operational requirements.

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities.

• A series of pre-employment evaluations may include, but are not limited to, health assessments, validation of qualifications and licenses, criminal history verification, psychometric assessments, and reference checks before employment.

This recruitment exercise may be used for future vacancies, and within six months, a merit list for future opportunities may be established.

Lismore City Council is a proud employer of a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, flexible, and accessible workplace that mirrors the community we serve. We also welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly. Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process to support disabled applicants. If you would like to discuss adjustments, don't hesitate to get in touch with the People and Culture team on 02 6625 0500 or email people@lismore.nsw.gov.au