Contract Administrator

at  Brunel

Our client are a Tier 3 builder with projects across Queensland in the Government, Defense, Retail, Aged Care, Healthcare and Commercial industries. They’re looking to bring on board a new CA due to a long-term employee relocating internationally.
With 15+ years already operating within industry and a vast wealth of construction knowledge amongst their senior staff, they’re on an incredible journey of growth with turnover growing year on year ($100m+ last year across QLD). You’ll be joining at a pivotal moment of growth as this begins to taper off in the coming few years.
Due to this, they’re looking for a CA that is keen to make the progression route into PM.
About this role

ABOUT US

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world.We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 2001, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 40 countries, 100+ offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Academic Bachelo

As a CA working within a Tier 3 builder you will be trusted with a range of responsibilities with the assistance of your PM and site team:

• Ensure timely placement of Purchase Orders that support contract services for production work in compliance with corporate controls and best practices.
• Track progress, and support the Project Manager with coordinating Contractor’s compliance regarding company systems and controls.
• Oversee the administration and performance of service contracts.
• Ensure contract payments are executed accurately and anomalies are identified.
• Ensure payments are made to Contractors in accordance with requirements of Company agreements held with Contracts in a timely manner.
• Advise on contract risks and support the stewardship of gap closure and opportunities for improvement, assisting with prioritization where required.
• Liaise with Contractor Representatives on a daily basis to address issues that may arise from the placement and amendment of purchase orders and the payment of invoices for work executed against those purchase orders.
• Foster positive, constructive relations and dialogue between Contractor and Company representatives, as well as assist in facilitating resolution to issues or problem-solving.
• Maintain critical contractual documentation, including SOA’s, Purchase Orders, Records of Meetings and decisions.
• Numbers, Purchase order numbers and Contract Owners/Admin.Ensure effective contract administration through

records management, advice and compliance with procurement & controls.