Kickstart and accelerate your career in the construction industry with Zerimar! We are a dynamic, fast-growing company managing exciting fit-out, refurbishment, and project works across Sydney, interstate, and New Zealand.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Contract Administrator to join our busy South Windsor team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or a final-year student capable of working full-time while finishing their studies after hours. If you are eager to learn, love a fast-paced environment, and want to hit the ground running, we provide structured on-the-job training, dedicated mentorship, and a competitive starting salary structured to reward any prior experience you bring to the table.
The Role & Duties
Working closely with our experienced project team, you will manage the operational and financial foundations of our construction projects. Your responsibilities will include:
- Project & Trade Coordination: Scheduling jobs, booking trades, ordering parts/materials, and organizing couriers to keep domestic and international projects moving smoothly.
- Client & Subcontractor Relations: Acting as a professional primary point of contact by answering phone calls, responding to emails, and liaising with clients and subcontractors.
- Financial Administration: Managing project finances by processing supplier and subcontractor payments, and preparing accurate invoices for clients.
- Operational Support: Troubleshooting daily scheduling or logistics bottlenecks, maintaining accurate contact lists, and providing general administrative support to the project team.
Requirements
- Education: Recently completed or currently finishing a degree/diploma at University or TAFE (Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline is a bonus). Minimum Year 12 completion required.
- Experience: Prior industry experience (onsite or office) is not required, but it is highly valued—our starting salary packages are scaled to reward candidates with relevant experience or internships.
- Tech Skills: High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
- Communication: Well-presented with excellent interpersonal skills and strong professional English communication.
- Logistics: Valid Australian driver’s licence and own reliable transport (required for commuting to our South Windsor office).
- Work Authorisation: Full working rights in Australia.
Why Choose Zerimar? (Benefits)
- Competitive Salary: Attractive starting package, with higher brackets negotiable commensurate with your prior experience.
- Mentorship & Career Growth: Access to a structured employee mentoring program and professional development assistance to help you advance quickly.
- Study-Friendly Full-Time Hours: Standard Monday to Friday schedule that accommodates evening or online university studies with paid overtime.
- Perks & Culture: A super friendly, supportive team environment with travel reimbursement and free drinks provided in a modern office space.
To Apply
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee mentoring program
- Free drinks
- Professional development assistance
- Travel reimbursement
Ability to commute/relocate:
- South Windsor NSW 2756: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- High School (Year 12) (Required)
Experience:
- Construction: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
