Administrator, Assistant Contracts

CPB Contractors is the CIMIC Group’s construction company and a leading international construction contractor, with operations across Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. 

Combining the expertise and track record formerly delivered by Leighton Contractors and Thiess, we deliver projects spanning all key sectors of the construction industry, including roads, rail, tunnelling, defence and building.

Our Mission is to generate sustainable returns for our shareholders by delivering projects for our clients, while providing safe, rewarding and fulfilling careers for our people.

We need people who are talented, motivated and disciplined, and who have a strong work ethic that drives them to succeed.

The Project

SkyWay Joint Venture (SkyWay JV) consisting of CPB Contractors and BMD Constructions has been appointed by Perth Airport to undertake the delivery of Perth’s New Runway – Airfield Landside Works (PNR), involving the construction of a new 3,000m long, 45m wide runway.

The new runway is part of the multi-million dollar infrastructure investment by Perth Airport and is the most important piece of aviation infrastructure being built in Western Australia. This work will underpin the future operations of Perth Airport by creating more capacity for airline partners.

PNR is a Construct Only Project at Perth Airport, Western Australia located approximately 13km to the east of Perth CBD. Works are underway and will continue until 2028.

Your Opportunity

As an Assistant Contracts Administrator, you will perform an important role in effectively supporting our contracts team who are managing the procurement and administration of subcontractor and supplier contracts.

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

• Recent experience in a contracts/procurement role experience within the construction sector with mining & resources or engineering industries (project experience) preferable
• Experience administering subcontracts including assessment and processing of payment claims
• Knowledge of commercial, compliance and reporting procedures and processes including Project Cost Reporting (PCR)
• Ability to assist with month end cost reconciliation including assessment and accrual of work done
• Experience in assisting in management of subcontracts post contract execution
• Ability to assist in provision of procurement support.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQ+ community, mature workers, Veterans and active-duty armed forces, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. CPB Contractors is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

We’re always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

 Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.

How to apply

Applications close

25 Sep 2026 W. Australia Standard Time