Contracts Administrator – Commercial Project Support

About the role

Unita is seeking a Contracts Administrator (or Senior Contracts Administrator) to protect the commercial integrity of its construction projects from award through to close‑out. Based in the Perth office at Fremantle, you will work closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure procurement, claims, variations and other commercial processes are clear, structured and aligned with margin targets.

Key responsibilities

• Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes and purchase orders.
• Administer head‑contract obligations, notices, variations and claims.
• Maintain accurate variation registers and track associated costs.
• Support or lead weekly budget checks and forecasting activities.
• Prioritise key commercial actions to keep projects progressing.
• Ensure all documentation is organised, compliant and audit‑ready.
• Assist with clean project close‑outs, including final accounts and Deeds of Release.

Required profile

• Commercially minded, structured and calm under pressure.
• Detail‑oriented and disciplined with strong organisational skills.
• Proactive planner who anticipates issues rather than reacting late.
• Clear, professional communication style.
• Comfortable juggling priorities across multiple projects.
• Alignment with Unita’s values and collaborative culture.

Required skills