Contract Administrator

Transgrid; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate discounts

Novated leasing options

Flexible workplace policies

20 weeks parental leave

Job summary

Transgrid seeks a Contract Administrator to support Substations and Transmission Lines portfolios, enabling major capital projects. You will assist with contract administration, governance and commercial support through delivery, ensuring compliance, risk management and robust reporting.

Applicants should have experience in large infrastructure or utilities projects, with strong record management, MS Office proficiency and familiarity with contract management systems.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in quantity surveying, construction management, civil engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in site engineering, contract administration, quantity surveying or project controls.
• Understanding of contract documentation and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and record management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract administration and governance support throughout delivery.
• Support compliance, risk management, reporting and document control activities.
• Ensure obligations are met and projects are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with contract and project leaders on capital delivery.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Construction management

Civil engineering

Contract processes

Record management

Education

Quantity surveying degree

Tools

InEight

TeamBinder

Microsoft Office

Job description

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At Transgrid, we play a crucial role in delivering safe, reliable, and sustainable energy to millions of Australians. Operating over 13,000 km of high-voltage transmission lines and 128 substations across NSW and the ACT, we connect electricity generators to the distribution network powering homes, businesses, and communities. As Australia accelerates its energy transition, the work we do has never been more significant.

The Hunter Transmission Project (HTP) is a critical initiative delivering new transmission infrastructure to unlock renewable energy zones, strengthen network reliability, and support long-term energy security. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a complex, large-scale project shaping the future of Australia’s energy network.

About the role

We are currently recruiting a Contract Administrator, to support our Substations and Transmission Lines portfolio. This position will play a key role in enabling the successful delivery of major capital projects that will help power Australia's energy future.

Working closely with experienced contract and project leaders, you will provide critical contract administration, governance and commercial support throughout the delivery phase. Supporting contract compliance, risk management, reporting and document control activities, you'll help ensure contractual obligations are met and projects are delivered safely, efficiently and successfully.

About you

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with experience supporting large infrastructure, construction or utilities projects. You will bring strong organisational skills and a sound understanding of contract processes and compliance requirements, to effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining accurate records and reporting. Other requirements include:

• Tertiary qualification in quantity surveying, construction management, civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience in site engineering, contract administration, quantity surveying or project controls.
• Understanding of contract documentation and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and record management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems, with experience in InEight and/or TeamBinder desirable.

Our Values

Transgrids core values encompass safety, achievement, integrity, and service. Prioritising safety above all, the company emphasises making a meaningful impact through achievement, upholding honesty through integrity, and delivering exceptional outcomes for customers and communities through dedicated service. These values are ingrained in the actions and behaviours of Transgrids people, who embody them every day.

Recognition & Reward

We believe in providing our people personal, professional and social benefits so that they can deliver their best work every day. Employees have access to a range of corporate discounts across retail, utilities, travel, health & wellbeing etc, as well as novated leasing options, flexible workplace policies, 20 weeks paid parental leave and more!

Applications close on the Monday, 12th October 2026

Please note, we will assess applications as they are received.

Join us in shaping the future of Australia's energy network.

Transgrid is committed to Health and Safety, the Environment, Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity and Ethical Practices.

All applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to these areas.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, mature-age candidates and those returning to the workforce after a career break.

If you require adjustments during any stage of our recruitment process, we're committed to providing support so you can participate fully and perform at your best.

We do not accept agency introductions as Transgrid operates a direct sourcing model.