Contract Administrator

Acciona; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Salary packaging and Novated leases

Life/Health insurance discounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Competitive paid parental leave

Paid reservist leave

Job summary

ACCIONA Geotech seeks a Contracts Administrator to support major infrastructure projects from our Melbourne office. You will manage head contracts, subcontractor agreements, variations and claims, collaborating with project, procurement, finance and operations teams to protect revenue and ensure on-budget delivery.

You will influence contract lifecycle decisions, analyze risk, and support sourcing strategies while upholding procurement policy and compliance across projects in Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree or diploma in construction, commerce, law or related field
• At least 3+ years in a Contracts Administrator or similar role
• Experience administering contracts in construction, engineering, marine, resources or infrastructure projects
• Experience managing variations, claims and contract documentation

Responsibilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontractor agreements, assessing terms and amendments
• Manage variations, claims and contract documentation while protecting revenue and budget
• Monitor contract compliance and address deviations before escalation
• Coordinate EOIs, RFQs and tenders in line with procurement policy and probity
• Shape sourcing strategy for value for money and compliant delivery
• Analyze spend, supplier performance and cost data to explain drivers and savings

Skills

Contract administration

Contract management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Excel

Education

Degree or Diploma in construction, commerce, law or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Job description

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ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Benefit:

• Bonus schemes
• Salary packaging and Novated leases
• Life/Health insurance discounts
• Employee stock purchase plans
• Competitive paid parental leave
• Paid reservist leave

Geotech, one of Acciona’ s specialist businesses with over fifty years of experience at the frontlines of design and delivery. The range of expertise includes foundation piling, basement construction, ground improvement, ground anchors, water infrastructure construction and more.

As one of Australia’s largest and most diversely skilled engineering and construction contracting business, Geotech has the capabilities to be a single contractor to a broad spectrum of clients, delivering the full scope of works.

About the Opportunity

You will administer contracts and commercial activity across projects from our South Melbourne Corporate Office, reporting to the Senior Contracts Administrator.

You will manage head contracts, subcontractor agreements, variations and claims, working closely with project, procurement, finance and operational teams. You will analyse commercial risk, contribute to sourcing strategy and use data to explain what drives project financials.

The role gives you broad exposure to the full contract lifecycle and a voice in how ACCIONA protects revenue and manages risk

Key accountabilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontractor agreements, assessing terms, conditions, obligations and amendments for goods and services supply
• Manage variations, claims and contract documentation, negotiating outcomes with stakeholders to protect revenue and keep work within budget
• Monitor contract compliance and resolve deviations or potential breaches before they escalates
• Run expressions of interest, requests for quote and tenders, applying procurement policy objectives and probity requirements
• Shape sourcing strategy and delivery model selection for value for money, not lowest price, aligned to legislation, contingent liabilities and indemnities
• Analyse commercial and alliance risk, market conditions and contractor behaviour, and share lessons learned to improve future projects
• Analyse spend, supplier performance and cost data in Excel or procurement software to explain financial drivers and recommend savings

Required Skills and Competencies

• Degree or Diploma in construction, commerce, law or related field
• 3+ years experience in a Contracts Administrator or similar role
• Experience managing contracts within construction, engineering, marine, resources, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience administering subcontractor agreements and project contracts.
• Experience managing variations, claims, and contract documentation.
• Proven record administering subcontractor and project contracts
• Contract experience in construction, engineering or infrastructure
• Experience with variations, claims and contract documentation
• Ability to undertake National Crime Check and Pre-employment Medical

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.