Contracts Administrator

Energy Power Systems Australia; City of Monash; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Birthday leave

Team recognition

Referral incentives

Insurance discounts

Novated leasing

Parental leave

Learning & development

Job summary

Energy Power Systems Australia (EPSA) is seeking a Contract Administrator to support the delivery of major power, infrastructure and energy projects across Australia.

Working closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers and delivery teams, you’ll administer head contracts and subcontracts, manage variations and claims, and help protect EPSA’s commercial position.

This role offers exposure to EPC projects and a clear path to grow within a growing national business.

Qualifications

• Experience in contract administration within construction or EPC environments.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, variations, claims and commercial processes.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret contracts, analyse complex situations and identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontracts across multiple projects nationally.
• Manage contractual notices, variations, claims and entitlement submissions.
• Support progress claims, payment schedules and subcontractor claim assessments.
• Maintain contract registers, compliance documentation and contract records.
• Assist with subcontractor administration, procurement processes and risk management.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial acumen

Variations & claims

Risk management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commerce

Tools

Procore

ERP systems

Job description

Power the future with EPSA

At Energy Power Systems Australia (EPSA), our team members work together to design, deliver and support the sustainable power solutions industries depend on.

From defence and data centres to mining operations, utilities and major infrastructure projects, the work we do keeps essential operations running.

As the Cat® engine dealer for Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, EPSA provides world-class power solutions backed by global innovation and local expertise.

If you're looking to contribute to something bigger and help shape what’s next, this is an opportunity to do meaningful work with real impact.

About the role

As a Contract Administrator, you'll play an important role in supporting the delivery of major power, infrastructure and energy projects across Australia.

Working closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers and project delivery teams, you'll help administer complex contracts, manage contractual obligations and support commercial outcomes across a national portfolio of projects. From variations and claims management through to subcontractor administration and contract compliance, you'll be a key contributor in protecting EPSA's commercial position and enabling successful project delivery.

This role offers exposure to high-value EPC, energy and infrastructure projects, providing the opportunity to work alongside experienced commercial and project professionals while building a long-term career within a growing business.

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to!):

• Administer head contracts and subcontracts across multiple projects nationally

• Manage contractual notices, variations, claims and entitlement submissions

• Support progress claims, payment schedules and subcontractor claim assessments

• Maintain contract registers, compliance documentation and contract records

• Assist with subcontractor administration, procurement processes and risk management

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who brings both strong commercial capability and a collaborative mindset.

Required:

• Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commerce or a related discipline

• Experience in contract administration within construction, infrastructure, energy, industrial or EPC environments

• Strong understanding of contract administration, variations, claims and commercial processes

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret contracts, analyse complex situations and identify risks

• Experience administering major projects valued between $50M and $150M+

Highly regarded:

• Knowledge of Australian standard forms of contract including AS4000, AS4902, NEC or FIDIC

• Experience working for Tier 1, Tier 2 or major EPC contractors on the contractor/supplier side

• Experience in power generation, mining, industrial or large infrastructure projects

• Familiarity with Procore, ERP systems and project controls environments

Why join EPSA

At EPSA, our team members are trusted to solve complex challenges and deliver real outcomes for customers across Australia.

This is an opportunity to join the business at an exciting stage of growth, supporting some of Australia's most significant power and infrastructure projects. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of projects, collaborate with experienced commercial and project delivery teams, and have the opportunity to grow your career as both the role and business continue to evolve.

We believe great work happens when people feel supported, valued and connected to the impact of what they do, and when teams work together with integrity, accountability and care — the EPSA values that shape how we work every day.

We offer:

• Structured onboarding and development through Cat® University

• Paid birthday leave and volunteer leave

• Team member recognition and service awards

• Referral program incentives

• Retail and health insurance discounts

• Novated leasing options

• Paid parental leave

• Learning and development opportunities

Ready to power up your career?

If you're an experienced Contract Administrator looking to work on major projects while enjoying the support, flexibility and career development opportunities of a growing national business, we'd love to hear from you.