Senior Contract Administrator

Alder Group proudly celebrated 22 years in 2025 - we bring engineering and construction teams under one roof, to deliver building, civil and infrastructure projects.

Are you looking for a sea change?Alder is currently expanding our team in Ballina, and we are looking to recruit an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator. Ballina Shire is located in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. It is home to some of the most beautiful uncrowded beaches and national parks and you'll find plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy all things nature when you live in Ballina.

The successful candidate will be working on a diverse range of commercial construction projects ranging from $5m - $30m across Northern NSW - If you are an enthusiastic and driven individual with a strong track record of pre-contract and project delivery within the building and construction sector, then we would love to hear from you

About the role

As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will be responsible for managing the full lifecycle of contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and company standards, and mitigating risk. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to negotiate terms, resolve issues, and streamline contract processes.

Key Responsibilities

- Contract Management:Oversee the preparation, negotiation, and administration of contracts with clients, consultants, suppliers, and subcontractors. Ensure all contracts comply with company policies and legal requirements.
- Risk Mitigation:Identify and assess potential risks associated with contracts and implement strategies to mitigate them.
- Cost Control:Manage all cost control for head contract claims, variations, subcontract claims, monthly cost reporting
- Document Control:Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all contracts and related documents. Ensure proper filing and retrieval of contract documentation.
- Dispute Resolution:Address and resolve any disputes or issues that arise during the contract lifecycle in a timely and effective manner.
- Process Improvement:Continuously review and improve contract management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

About You - Skills/Experience and attributes

- Strong understanding of contract law and regulations.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite. Jobpac experience (not essential although will be highly regarded)
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Construction management degree or similar relevant tertiary/trade qualification
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience in contracts administration with a proven track record in complex contract negotiations and management.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Strong organizational and time management skills

About the business

If you are looking for a role which is exciting, offers stability and allows you to have exposure to different projects then this could be the role for you Here at Alder Constructions we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award-winning results across the infrastructure, education, retail, commercial, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing and community sectors.

From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, good value and safe all thanks to our great team which you could be part of

What we offer

- Permanent full-time position
- A competitive remuneration package.
- Social get togethers– including our annual Alder family Christmas getaway.
- Healthy minds and bodies–a confidential employee assistance program
- We live by our values of ensuring sustainability, supporting diversity, striving for innovation and seeking to provide a challenge that stimulates our teams every day.

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