Assistant Contracts Administrator - Rail Construction

Cootamundra, New South Wales, AustraliaFull-timePosted Oct 7, 2026

Job description

About the Employer Our client is an established engineering, construction and operations business delivering transport, building, water and other infrastructure works across Australia. Its multidisciplinary teams support the development and operation of assets used by local communities. The Opportunity Support subcontract procurement and commercial administration on a regional rail construction project.

This permanent full-time role works on a two-weeks-on, one-week-off site roster, requiring drive-in/drive-out availability or relocation within an hour of the project area. Your Work

  • Prepare tender scopes and quotation packages and support subcontract negotiations and award processes.
  • Maintain procurement schedules, subcontract registers and commercial systems.
  • Assess progress claims, costs, variations and contractual risks with the commercial and delivery teams.
  • Prepare correspondence, monitor compliance and support accurate reporting and accounts-payable administration.
  • Assist with commitment approvals, subcontract close-out and general business administration.

Requirements

Skills, Education and Requirements

  • Bachelor qualification in construction management, engineering, quantity surveying, law, commerce, accounting or equivalent.
  • At least 12 months of relevant commercial administration experience in construction or engineering.
  • Exposure to subcontract negotiations, document control and applicable contractual requirements.
  • Intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Office and Excel; familiarity with contract-management systems.
  • Availability for DIDO or relocation within an hour of the Cootamundra/Stockinbingal area and a 2:1 roster.

Benefits

Why Join?

  • Competitive remuneration, salary continuance and salary-packaging options.
  • Technical and leadership development and clear opportunities to build your career.
  • Employee wellbeing support and an inclusive workplace.
  • Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave, subject to eligibility.
  • Flexible arrangements are considered within operational and project requirements. How to Apply:
  1. Complete the short online candidate registration form: https://zfrmz.com.au/sP3lVXadBxzQ63ExCfYZ
  2. Send your resume to Anna at recruitment@multiculturalconsulting.com.au. For confidential enquiries, please contact 0481 758 017 or email recruitment@multiculturalconsulting.com.au.

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