Contracts Administrator

CPB Contractors is Australia’s leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group, we are proud to be constructing Australia’s future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers, not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery, across all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads and bridges, rail, tunnelling, defence, airports, buildings and resources, providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

The Project

CPB is working on a large infrastructure project as part of building Queensland’s future. We are currently seeking an experienced Contract Administrator to join our project delivery team. The role can be based in Brisbane or Sunshine Coast.

Your Opportunity

As a Contract Administrator, you will play a vital role in managing and overseeing the contractual aspects of our operations. You will work closely with various teams and manage the administration of all subcontractor and supplier contracts within prescribed cost limits. All this while ensuring the contracts are well-drafted, compliant, and effectively administered. Your attention to detail and organization will contribute to the success of our projects and relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Effective management of administration of subcontract and supplier contracts
• Leading commercial input into procurement and preparation of subcontract documents
• Negotiation and administration of subcontract and supplier contracts within budgets.
• Assessing subcontractor claims, invoices and variations
• Preparation of project monthly report including providing workings completed, programmed and cost data

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Economics, Law, Business or relevant subject
• Ability to build rapport and manage relationships
• The ability to work in as part of a team
• Knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements involved in specific contracts
• Working knowledge of accounting principles
• Attention to detail and ability to notice errors

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

 Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies

How to apply

Applications close

14 Dec 2026 E. Australia Standard Time