Job Description

Alder Group is proudly celebrating 22 years in 2025 - we bring engineering and construction teams under one roof, to deliver building, civil and infrastructure projects.

Are you looking for a sea change? Alder is currently expanding our team in Ballina and we are looking to recruit a Junior Contracts Administrator. Ballina Shire is located in the Northern Rivers region of NSW. It is home to some of the most beautiful uncrowded beaches and national parks and you'll find plenty of opportunities to get out and enjoy all things nature when you live in Ballina.

The successful candidate will be working on a diverse range of commercial construction projects ranging from $5m - $30m across Northern NSW - If you are an enthusiastic and driven individual looking to a supportive , family feel culture to grow you career in then be quick and apply now!

About the role

• Supporting the tender and Estimating delivery.
• Analyse quotations and prepare basic estimates and recommendations.
• You will be conducting site inspections and managing budgets and programmes.
• Management of payment claims within the terms of contract.
• Analyse site instructions and sub-contractor variations/ price variations and submit for approval.
• Review project documentation and identify any potential defects/project delays.
• Ensure records and reports are completed and captured in the company’s systems (Procore)
• Participate in project start up meetings for each project.
• Review, understand and have input to all subcontractor and supplier scope of works.
• Regularly report to your line manager on budgets.
• Ensure subcontractors/ suppliers are completing their works in accordance with the project documentation and specifications.
• Monitor and provide feedback to the Project Managers so that we achieve agreed program deliveries within agreed timeframes and contract management scope.
• Assist the project delivery team in meeting the target financial margin on each project.

About You - Skills and Experience

• Cert IV in Contract Administration (as a minimum).
• Construction management degree or similar relevant tertiary/trade qualification (highly desirable).
• Jobpac experience (not essential although will be highly regarded).
• A minimum of 2 years practical experience gained from working in the building construction industry in a similar type of Contract Administration role.
• Reading drawings and undertaking quantity take offs.
• Experience in preparing detailed contracts.
• Experience managing variations, delays and contract claims.
• Experience of monitoring project cash flow and reporting.
• An accomplished communicator and negotiator able to liaise with a variety of stakeholders.

About the business

Here at Alder Constructions we have a diverse portfolio of works to our name and deliver outstanding and award winning results across the infrastructure, education, retail, commercial, hospitality, industrial, manufacturing and community sectors.

From project inception through to handover, our work is high quality, good value and safe all thanks to our great team which you could be part of!

What We Offer:

• Generous remuneration package.
• Supportive structure and workplace culture.
• Professional challenges that stimulate growth and prosperity for all.
• We live by our values of TEAMWORK, PARTNERSHIPS, INTEGRITY, and PRIDE.