Project Contract Administrator — Nathan, Brisbane
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Job Description About the Opportunity Campus Life Capital Works and Minor Projects (CW&MP) plan and deliver new-built assets, refurbishments to existing facilities and replacements or upgrades of services infrastructure across all of Griffith University's campuses. The projects and client portfolios are diverse, and range in value and complexity, delivered through various contractual engagements. You will be supporting the delivery of Griffith's infrastructure projects, which includes a new nine-storey flagship building contributing to the future vision of Nathan campus, along with a broad portfolio of projects which provide campus enhancements and renewals including accessibility upgrades and sustainability projects such as multi-campus solar panel installation. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive administrative support across the tendering, contract establishment, and contract management lifecycle—including preparing and processing Payment Certificates, Variation Claims, and Extension of Time requests—to ensure timely, compliant payments to contractors and consultants. Manage project financial controls by setting up purchase orders in PeopleSoft, reconciling transactions, reviewing, and correcting expenditure allocations, and calculating, lodging, and paying statutory registrations and levies to meet legislative obligations. Maintain accurate contract documentation and project records (both in PeopleSoft and Project Online), oversee adherence to established procedures and contractual terms, and escalate any non-compliance issues. About you Demonstrated working knowledge and an understanding of construction contract administration processes and associated financial procedures. Direct and recent experience of managing construction contracts. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Possess skills in Microsoft Office Suite of programs and experience in, or the ability to acquire proficiency in, PeopleSoft and Project Management Software Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check. What we can offer This is a fixed term opportunity until 31/12/2026 based at Nathan. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations. HEW 4 Salary – Base range - $73,623.10 - $77,680.40 17% super. Full package range - $86,139.03 - $90,886.07.

Applications close Sunday, 20 July 2025
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