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We are a successful civil contracting business who has been operating in Australia for over 35 years. With the agility and personal connection of a Tier 2, yet the expertise of a Tier 1, and the enhanced resources of one of the largest, world-class construction companies, VINCI, our employees and clients get the best of three worlds.

Seymour Whyte is delivering Coomera Connector Stage 1 South, a key infrastructure project improving transport links between Logan City and the Gold Coast. By building additional crossings over the Coomera and Nerang Rivers, this stage will ease congestion on the M1 and provide residents in growing areas such as Helensvale and Coomera with an alternative route.

As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will play a key role within the project team, providing accurate and timely contract administration to support cost control, commercial reporting and overall project performance. Working closely with project leadership, you will manage subcontractor and supplier agreements end‑to‑end, ensuring compliance and strong commercial outcomes. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a major infrastructure project as part of a supportive and collaborative team.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Ensure Head Contract awareness and compliance, with relevant conditions appropriately incorporated into subcontract agreements.
• Manage and support the subcontract tendering process, including evaluations, negotiations and risk assessments in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Prepare and review subcontract scopes of work and agreements, ensuring clarity, statutory compliance and effective risk management.
• Administer subcontractor payments and claims, including valuations, variations, back charges and compliance with Security of Payment requirements.
• Provide commercial support and advice to the project team, assisting with negotiations, agreements and fulfilment of commercial obligations.
• Maintain effective financial and document control processes, supporting reporting, cost tracking, accruals and compliance with company policies and legislation.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Relevant formal qualifications in financial or commercial administration (Diploma or Certificate), or significant experience in commercial/contracts administration within a principal contractor environment.
• Experience with and understanding of procurement, commercial, financial and cost management processes and systems.
• Proven ability to interpret client head contracts, subcontract terms and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Many of our projects are located in regional areas, therefore all applicants must hold a current Driver’s Licence and have their own transport.

We have a range of benefits available for our employees:

• Career Development: training, mentoring and leadership development programs.
• Financial Wellbeing: competitive remuneration, bonus programs, salary continuance insurance and employee share program.
• Generous Leave Benefits: purchased leave program, paid parental leave and birthday leave - have your birthday off on us!
• Career Development: training, mentoring and leadership development programs.
• Enjoy shopping, fitness and wellbeing discounts through our Flare and WHEREFIT partnerships including discounted gym memberships and classes.
• Health & Wellbeing: discounted health insurance, seasonal vaccinations, fertility benefit and employee assistance program (EAP).

NEXT STEPS:

• Submit your CV online to apply for this role.
• All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
• Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia.

Seymour Whyte is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including veterans. Our commitment to an equitable construction industry extends to an inclusive culture that embraces our differences and gives everyone the opportunity to grow and be equally valued. We're unified in our direction toward having a workplace that is balanced and fair for all.

To learn more about us, visit www.seymourwhyte.com.au

Reference code: 494848

Our internal Talent Acquisition team is managing this role; applications will not be accepted from recruitment agencies.