Ready to build your career with one of Australia's fastest-growing developers of luxury over-50's resorts? Our Commercial team are seeking a new Contract Administrator to join a collaborative team that values your success and growth.
About us
GemLife is one of Australia’s fastest-growing developers of luxury over-50s residential resorts. We're known for our architecturally designed resorts, premium facilities, and exceptional lifestyle experiences. As a newly ASX-listed company, we foster a positive and inclusive culture built on passion, integrity, and respect. For more about what we do, please head to www.gemlife.com.au
This position plays a critical role in safeguarding and enhancing project commercial outcomes by managing contracts, procurement processes, cost controls, and subcontractor performance from project commencement through to completion.
Working closely with the Operations Manager - Commercial, you will contribute to the successful delivery of high-quality projects by ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, minimising commercial risk, strengthening stakeholder engagement, and maximising value across all project phases in a dynamic Tier 3 developer-builder environment.
With multiple high-end commercial and lifestyle projects underway and upcoming in VIC, NSW & QLD, the team is looking for an experienced, detail-driven Contract Administrator to support these projects.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Managing tenders, subcontractor procurement & negotiations
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Preparing and reviewing subcontracts, variations, progress claims & payments
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Developing scopes of work and construction documentation
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Maintaining procurement schedules, budget reports, and financial forecasts
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Liaising with suppliers, consultants, site teams, and estimating
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Administering contracts in accordance with project and legal requirements
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Supporting risk identification and mitigation throughout the build process
To be successful you must have:
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2+ years’ experience in commercial contract administration
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Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying
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Strong working knowledge of Australian Standard contracts, NCC, and relevant legislation
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Proven ability to interpret architectural, structural and services drawings/specifications
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Experience with construction software (ideally Procore, CUBIT and digital document platforms)
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Exceptional organisational and stakeholder management skills
What it's like to work at GemLife:
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Being a crucial part of a team that values your feedback, contributions, and supports your growth and development
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Permanent full-time role with flexible start & finish times to suit your lifestyle
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A company experiencing massive growth and career opportunities for the team
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Flare Retail discounts, Fitness Passport subsidised, and corporate uniform allowance
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Working at a certified Great Place to Work®
Take the next step in your career with GemLife and help deliver high-quality over 50's lifestyle developments! Apply now with your cover letter & CV to show us why you're the right person for the role.
We only accept applications from Australian Citizens, Residents, or candidates with full Australian work rights, we are unable to offer sponsorship.
