Contracts Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Novated leasing

Salary sacrificing

Retail discounts

Technology discounts

Job summary

Downer NSW/ACT is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join the Eastern Creek team. The role focuses on providing commercial and contract administration support from pre-contract through to successful project delivery, with travel across NSW and ACT.

Based in the Eastern Creek office, the role offers a full-time permanent position within a high-performing team. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders and interpret contract terms to support civil, construction

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in a similar contracts role.
• Undergraduate degree in Law, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or QS is advantageous.
• Experience in civil, construction or heavy industrial sectors preferred.
• Ability to interpret contract terms and legislation; strong negotiation and relationship skills.
• Collaborative with excellent communication and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide contract administration support from pre-contract through delivery.
• Support the Asphalting business and wider Transport & Infrastructure commercial function.
• Travel between project sites across NSW and ACT as required.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Planning & prioritisation

Education

Undergraduate degree

Job description

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to join our NSW/ACT team. This role will primarily supporting our Asphalting business while also contributing across the broader Downer Transport & Infrastructure Commercial & Risk function as required.

Based in our Eastern Creek office, this full-time permanent role offers the opportunity to work within a high-performing team, providing commercial and contract administration support from pre-contract through to successful project delivery. The role may also involve travel between project sites across NSW and ACT, providing exposure to a diverse range of projects and stakeholders.

About You

This role is ideally suited to someone with a minimum of two years' experience in a similar role, along with:

• Undergraduate degree in Law, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or Quantity Surveying highly advantageous.
• Previous exposure to the civil, construction or heavy industrial sectors preferred.
• Ability to interpret and apply contract terms and legislative requirements.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach with strong communication skills and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Well-developed analytical, planning and prioritisation skills.

Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• The ability to build your professional career in a multi-disciplined business environment.
• Health & Wellbeing; discounted BUPA Health Insurance, company health programs, EAP
• Financial; discounts and offers at HSBC, CBA & Qudos Bank, novated leasing, salary sacrificing
• Lifestyle; discounts with Shell petrol, car rentals, shopping (such as The Good Guys & Wattyl Paint)
• Technology; discounts with Samsung, Dell and Microsoft

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone