About the Role:
As a Contracts Administrator, you are accountable for managing and administering contracts across all phases of a project - from award to final completion - ensuring compliance, accuracy, and alignment with Ashley Cooper Construction’s business systems, policies, and processes.
You play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery team by managing procurement, variations, claims, and reporting, while maintaining strong communication with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and suppliers. Your attention to detail, commercial acumen, and proactive approach help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and in accordance with contractual obligations.
The role contributes directly to the company’s reputation for excellence by upholding professional standards, fostering collaboration, and embedding consistency and quality into every project - the ACC Way.
What You Will Be Doing
Preconstruction
- Support tendering, document control and procurement planning to ensure smooth project mobilisation
Construction
- Prepare and issue purchase orders, trade packages, variations and progress claims
- Maintain contract registers, including RFI, EOT and variation logs
- Coordinate subcontractor documentation, including insurances, licences and safety submissions
Commercial
- Prepare, submit and track progress claims and variations
- Assist with monthly cost reporting, budgets and retention releases
People & Culture
- Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
- Support the Project Manager and wider team in achieving project goals
Why Join ACC?
- Financially stable and well-established company.
- Strong team culture with a focus on people, safety, and quality.
- Long-term development opportunities.
- Projects from $2m – $30m across Education, Hospitality, and Commercial sectors.
What We Offer
At ACC, we offer a supportive and team-oriented culture with:
- Competitive salary packaging
- Long-term career development and growth pathways
- All the tools and systems you need to succeed
- A forward-thinking team environment that values your ideas
What You Will Bring
- Minimum 4 years experience in a Contracts Administration role within commercial construction
- Strong understanding of contract law, procurement processes and commercial management
- Bachelor of Construction Management or related qualification, or equivalent experience
- White Card and Open Driver's Licence
- Proficiency with project management software
Ready to Apply?
If you're passionate about construction and want to be part of a supportive and respected team that values integrity, collaboration, and quality – we’d love to hear from you!
Please note: Applicants must have full Australian working rights as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. We also kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us, as we have preferred partners in place.
About Us:
Ashley Cooper Construction is an award-winning Queensland builder specialising in hospitality, education, and commercial construction across South East Queensland.
With a team of 50+ skilled professionals and a reputation built on quality craftsmanship and genuine communication, we deliver standout projects — from landmark hospitality venues and club refurbishments to dynamic learning spaces — that make a real impact on communities and businesses alike.
We work closely with our clients through every stage of the process, whether that's Early Contractor Involvement, Design & Construct, or traditional tender delivery. Our approach is straightforward: trust, transparency, and getting it done right.
Recognised as a Great Place to Work and certified to ISO standards in quality, safety, and environment, we're proud of both the buildings we create and the team behind them.