Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator – Scentre Group

Our Story 

Scentre Group is the owner and operator of 42 Westfield living centres in Australia and New Zealand; partnering with the world’s leading retail and luxury brands to create a unique shopping and leisure experience for our customers. A career with us fosters the chance to be a part of a company that is transforming the digital and physical retail space. Every day, our people play a vital role in our purpose to ‘create extraordinary places, connecting and enriching communities.’

Your Opportunity

Join a collaborative and high-performing project delivery team where you'll play a key role in the successful delivery of multiple construction projects. Working closely with experienced Project Managers and Contracts Managers, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of project commercial management, procurement and contract administration while contributing to projects that make a visible impact. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to build their career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with strong opportunities for development and growth.

You will have overall accountability for:

• Assist in managing the commercial and financial performance of construction projects to achieve budget, quality, safety and programme objectives.
• Monitor project budgets, cost forecasts and expenditures, identifying risks and recommending corrective actions as required.
• Prepare and assist with monthly project reporting, including financial performance, commitments and forecast cost reviews.
• Coordinate subcontractor and supplier procurement activities, including tender preparation, evaluation, negotiation and award.
• Develop detailed scopes of work and tender documentation to support effective subcontract engagement.
• Administer subcontract agreements, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Review, assess and process subcontractor and supplier payment claims in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support project planning and procurement scheduling to ensure materials and trade packages are delivered on time.
• Maintain project documentation, contracts, insurances, warranties, securities and commercial records.
• Assist with project completion activities, including subcontract finalisation, defect management, handover documentation and release of retention and securities.

What will set you apart from the rest?

Experience in the following:

• Previous experience in a Contracts Administrator, Project Administrator, Contract Coordinator or similar role within construction, fit-out or property development.
• Sound understanding of contract administration, subcontract management, procurement and tendering processes.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, cost tracking, forecasting and project reporting.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and maintain accurate documentation.
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Property or a related discipline, with proficiency in project management and cost management systems.

We are the place where talent thrives

We promise to respect, inspire and develop you, and do work that matters.

We are committed to providing a range of benefits that support our people in all aspects of life. Our benefits include financial assistance, family support, community engagement, growth and development opportunities and health and lifestyle support to create a positive work life balance as you grow your career with us

Some of our most exciting and unique benefits include:

• Life Leave – additional 5 days paid leave to use however you like on top of your 4 weeks annual leave
• Gender neutral parental leave – 18 weeks paid with no qualifying periodFree parking at your local Westfield destinations

Our diverse and inclusive workforce is not only something we’re proud of but something we’re committed to. We encourage and support our people to bring their ‘whole selves' to work every day. This is because we believe all our differences contribute to our success and ensure a workforce that reflects the customers we serve. Our commitment is backed by executive and employee-led working groups including All Abilities, LGBTI+, Mental Health and Wellness and Gender Equity alongside other initiatives such as our Reconciliation Action Plan to grow our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce. 

Apply today applications close Friday 28th August unless filled prior