Why Barpa? Building Excellence. Creating Opportunity. Barpa is a
majority Indigenous-owned commercial construction company, specialising in the delivery of technically complex and innovative facilities.
We work across live operational environments where strong planning, collaboration and commercial discipline are critical. Our clients span
Federal and State Government, Defence, Education, Health, local Councils, Not-for-Profits, Private Clients and Tier One contractors.
At Barpa, we're proud to deliver projects that create long-term value for communities while fostering meaningful Indigenous participation and partnerships.
Take the next step in your commercial career with Barpa We're looking for an experienced
Senior Contracts Administrator to join Barpa and play
a key role across our Queensland operations.
This isn't your typical Senior CA position. While you'll take commercial ownership of assigned projects, you'll also work across the broader region, supporting Project Managers and Contracts Administrators, strengthening commercial practices and helping build capability across our teams
We'd ideally love this person to be based in
Townsville, however we're open to candidates based in
Cairns or Brisbane for the right person.
The opportunity Working closely with our Project Managers, Commercial Manager and Construction Manager, you'll provide commercial leadership across projects and help ensure strong, consistent commercial outcomes across the QLD region.
Your role will include: - Leading the commercial management of assigned construction projects, from procurement and cost control through to contract administration.
- Managing head contract requirements including claims, EOTs, variations and contractual notices.
- Leading complex subcontract negotiations and supporting the resolution of commercial issues and disputes.
- Overseeing forecasting, cost reporting and overall project financial performance.
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities early and working with project teams to manage them.
- Developing procurement strategies and overseeing major subcontract packages.
- Providing commercial guidance and support to Project Managers and Contracts Administrators across the region.
- Supporting consistent commercial governance, systems and reporting across projects.
- Mentoring and developing CAs, junior CAs, cadets and graduates to strengthen commercial capability across the business
About you: You're an experienced construction commercial professional who has built strong project fundamentals and is looking for an opportunity to have a broader impact beyond your immediate project.
Ideally, you'll bring: - Relevant tertiary qualifications or significant industry experience.
- Strong experience managing contracts across Defence, Education, Health or other government sector construction projects
- Demonstrated capability across procurement strategy, cost management, forecasting and commercial reporting.
- Strong contractual knowledge and experience managing commercial risk, claims, variations and negotiations
- The confidence to provide commercial advice and challenge thinking where required
- A genuine interest in mentoring others and developing commercial capability within project teams
Benefits and perks: - A collaborative, values-driven workplace with a strong commitment to Indigenous participation and inclusion.
- Competitive salary and the opportunity to work on diverse, technically complex projects across Australia.
- Excellent leave benefits, including Cultural Leave, Purchased Leave, Work Life Balance Days, Community Days, and a generous Parental Leave scheme.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Professional memberships and development support.
- Sporting and social events.
- Discounts across retail and health.
How to apply Applications should be made by submitting a CV and cover letter online outlining your interest, motivation and what you would bring to this role by way of background. Or contact
Brooke Lancaster (Senior HR Business Partner) via brooke.lancaster@barpa.com.au
*Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders and Veterans are encouraged to apply*