Junior Contract Administrator (Mbs) (City of Gold Coast)

About MBS At MBS (McNab Building Services), we specialise in bringing tired structures back to their best—whether that’s structural remediation, façade rejuvenation, targeted waterproofing, concrete repair or full‑scale interior make‑overs. As a dedicated arm of the McNab Group, MBS gives you the nimbleness of a specialist team plus the career pathways of a $1 billion national construction, development and property group. About the role With a solid pipeline of projects, we are seeking a Junior Contract Administrator to join our Gold Coast team based at Broadbeach. This role will work very closely with our Project Manager’s to support the execution of projects from inception to completion. The successful candidate will gain valuable knowledge across tendering, contract management, procurement, financial management and project delivery. Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and administering Head Contract documentation and managing the tender procurement process.
- Support the development of scoping documents, issuing tender packages, reviewing submissions, and negotiating with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Ensure the effective management of subcontracts, variations, claims, and payment schedules to meet project needs and maintain cash flow.
- Assisting with payment claims, variations and supporting contract documentation.
- Assist in developing cashflow reports, managing subcontractor payment claims, and ensuring financial forecasts are aligned with project goals.
- Maintain and track project costs using software such as Jobpac, including budget entry, commitments, and payments.
- Manage drawings and document control to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Regularly communicate with project teams, suppliers, and subcontractors to discuss project status, challenges, solutions, and impacts. About you We are seeking someone who is eager to learn and thrive in a fast‑paced environment while having fun and contributing to team morale. In addition, we are seeking the following:
- Previous experience in a similar role with a Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar (or working towards) would be advantageous.
- Sound understanding of building legislation, e.g. the payments act (BIFSOPA Act).
- Proven ability to draft contracts and manage cost control systems.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and relationship‑building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Previous experience using Jobpac and Procore would be well regarded. About McNab McNab is one of the largest Construction, Development and Property groups in Australia, with turnover now exceeding $1 bn each year. Despite our growth and size, we've never lost our small company DNA
- which centres around genuine care for our staff, customers and all our stakeholders. Success for us isn't about awards or growth, it's when we deliver so well that our customers are proud to wear a McNab T‑shirt on weekends! McNab advantages
- Birthday leave – Celebrate your special day on us!
- Social Club and team events – Work hard, play hard with regular team events.
- Annual health and fitness subsidy – Stay fit and healthy with our health benefits.
- Parental leave program – Supporting you through life’s important milestones.
- Employee Assistance Program – We’ve got your back, with support whenever you need it.
- Tailored development opportunities – We invest in your growth with tailored training programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qepyc