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Senior Contracts Administrator

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In-Office
Melbourne, Victoria
Senior level
In-Office
Melbourne, Victoria
Senior level
The Senior Contracts Administrator oversees contract administration for land development and early-stage construction projects, ensuring compliance and managing commercial risks. Responsibilities include budget management, procurement, and reporting on project financials.
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WHO WE ARE

Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.

We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.

With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution.

Driven by a commitment to Building Better, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.

WHO YOU ARE

This Darwin‑based role will demonstrate a strong commercial capability and a proven record delivering land development, civil infrastructure, and early - stage construction projects.

You will bring:

  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline
  • 8–10 years’ experience in contract administration, including 2–3 years in a senior or leadership capacity
  • Demonstrated ability to safeguard commercial outcomes from feasibility through delivery
  • Experience influencing stakeholders and guiding multidisciplinary teams.
  • Extensive experience in land development, civil works, or early stage construction
  • Strong contractual and commercial acumen with the ability to proactively manage risk
  • Expertise in procurement, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting
  • Exceptional analytical skills, accuracy, and commercial judgement

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Provide strategic commercial oversight across land development, civil works, servicing, subdivision activities, and early construction.
  • Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities across all project phases.
  • Ensure full compliance with the Head Contract, development agreements, authority conditions, and statutory obligations.
  • Lead procurement and negotiations for consultant agreements, civil works packages, and early stage construction contracts.
  • Manage development budgets, forecasting, cashflow, and cost‑to‑complete assessments.
  • Produce monthly commercial reports for internal management, clients, and joint venture partners.
  • Maintain and enhance cost control systems to ensure accurate, timely commercial reporting.
  • Prepare tender documentation, scopes of work, evaluation frameworks, and contract award recommendations.
  • Manage consultant engagements to ensure clear scopes, strong performance, and contractual compliance.
  • Ensure subcontractors and suppliers understand commercial and compliance requirements prior to engagement.
  • Review and approve progress claims, supplier invoices, and financial commitments.
  • Prepare, negotiate, evaluate, and submit variations.
  • Maintain commercial registers, contract administration systems, and audit‑ready documentation.
  • Ensure subcontractors and suppliers meet safety, environmental, and quality requirements, supporting strong HSEQ compliance.

WHAT’S NEXT

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and cover letter which describes who you are and addresses the criteria detailed above.


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