Contract Administrator Cairns

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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reference
Job reference 1268327
location
Location Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
sector
Sector Infrastructure
function
Function Construction
type
Employment type Permanent
date
Date published January 20, 2026

Contract Administrator - Cairns

Join a leading builder delivering upgrades and new builds across schools, TAFE and university facilities in Far North Queensland. We’re looking for a capable Contract Administrator to support a busy pipeline of education projects in the Cairns region.

About the Role

You’ll work alongside a Project Manager to handle subcontract procurement, variations, financial tracking and contract administration across multiple education projects. This role suits someone organised, proactive and confident managing commercial tasks in a fast?paced environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Preparing and managing subcontract packages
  • Handling variations, claims and cost reporting
  • Maintaining project registers and documentation
  • Supporting the site and project teams with commercial administration
  • Liaising with subcontractors, consultants and client reps

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience as a CA on commercial construction projects
  • Education project experience is highly regarded
  • Strong communication, organisation and cost?control skills
  • Ability to work in live school environments
  • Proficiency with construction software (Procore, Cheops, Jobpac or similar)

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