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Lismore City Council:Contracts Administrator

Lismore City Council:Contracts Administrator

Lismore City Council Lismore

Listed: 13 Feb 2025

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?


We want to hear from you if you're passionate about making a difference and ready to take on a new challenge!  


We seek a commercially astute, proven, dynamic, and energetic Contract Administrator. 


This is a unique opportunity to be part of the largest reconstruction project in local government history, a role that will take your career to new heights.


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


What we trust you to deliver 

  • 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. 
  • Effectively manage subcontracts through all phases, including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations processing, completion, and closeout.


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.
  • Considerable commercial experience in planning and/or post-award stages for large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • 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.
  • A positive team player, supportive of others, and contributing cooperatively and helpfully.

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