Project Contract Administrator
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Job Summary
As a Project Contract Administrator you will be supporting the delivery of Griffiths infrastructure projects which includes a new nine-storey flagship building contributing to the future vision of Brisbane South (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.
- 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
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence ethics and engagement youll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact your work has on the University community.
You will also have:
- Demonstrated working knowledge and an understanding of construction contract administration processes and associated financial procedures.
- Direct and recent experience of managing construction contracts.
- Strong financial and systems capability including experience working with enterprise finance systems and reconciliations.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage documentation compliance requirements and competing priorities.
- Possess skills in Microsoft Office Suite of programs and experience in or the ability to acquire proficiency in PeopleSoft and Project Management Software
What we can offer
This is a fixed term (ending 9 April 2027) full time position primarily based at the Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.
Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5.1 $79705 per annum 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be $93254 per annum.
Additional Information :
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- 50% fee discount for work-related postgraduate Griffith degrees
- Scholarships to Griffiths flagship MBA program
- Mix of on-campus and work-from-home options and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options corporate health discounts and generous leave entitlements
- Health safety and wellbeing initiatives including on-campus gym facilities and internal mobility opportunities
Griffiths strategic goals include increasing the proportion of women in senior academic and professional roles and in STEMM disciplines.
How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Our University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description).
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal history check.
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 1 March 2026. All applications must be submitted online.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Construction Experience
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Sage
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Management
- Sharepoint
- Microsoft Project
- Administrative Experience
- Project Coordination
About Company
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