Junior Contract Administrator | 12–24 Months Experience | Build Your Craft Properly You’ve started your CA journey, somewhere. Now you want to do it properly. You’ve had 12–24 months inside a commercial head contractor. You’ve seen RFQs go out. You’ve helped assess subcontractor quotes. You’ve processed a few claims. You’ve probably touched variations. And now you’re thinking… I don’t just want to assist. I want to become very good at thisan expert! This role is built for that mindset. What’s in it for you? Structured exposure to real contract administration, not just paperwork Work under experienced PM’s and Senior CA’s who will actually teach you Strong systems, repeat clients and commercially disciplined projects A long-term pathway if you prove yourself You won’t be thrown into chaos. But you also won’t be sheltered. You’ll be developed. The Builder This is an established commercial head contractor delivering quality projects across Melbourne, in the $5M - $30M project range. They’re known for doing things properly. Clear systems. Solid subcontractor relationships. Professional client interaction. It’s not a churn-and-burn environment. They build a wide variety of projects, from schools to pavillions, age care to community buildings, including government and institutional builds. People who perform well here tend to grow internally. The Role You’ll support the commercial delivery of projects while gradually taking on more ownership. Expect exposure to: Letting trade packages and reviewing scopes Assessing subcontractor progress claims Managing variations and cost tracking Assisting with procurement and financial reporting Working closely with site teams to keep projects commercially tight This is about learning how projects are controlled financially, not just how they’re built physically. Who this suits You likely: Have 12–24 months’ experience with a commercial building head contractor Present well and communicate confidently Care about detail and understand that small commercial errors become big problems Want to build deep capability, not just jump titles every year You’re ambitious, but not impatient. You want to work under people better than you and earn your stripes properly. What you won’t get You won’t be micromanaged constantly. You won’t be stuck in a toxic culture. And you won’t be just “the junior” forever if you perform. What you will get is accountability, standards and genuine development. What next? If you’re serious about becoming a high-performing CA over the next few years, this is the kind of environment that will shape you. Send your CV if it’s ready. If it’s not perfectly up to date, that’s fine. Send what you have or call for a confidential chat first. Martin Preece [email protected] You can also connect via LinkedIn and message directly. Every application will receive a response.