Contracts Administrator

Unita; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Nine-day fortnight

Two work-from-home days per week

Salary packaging options

Paid parental leave

Career progression and training

Job summary

Pacific Energy is seeking a Senior Contracts Administrator to join the Commercial & Growth team in Kewdale, WA. The role offers hybrid arrangements with up to two work-from-home days weekly and a full-time permanent position in a dynamic renewables environment.

You will manage contracts across the project lifecycle, advise on commercial outcomes, and support claims, variations and dispute avoidance while collaborating with project managers, legal and senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial, contracts and claims management within energy, resources, construction, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to identify opportunities, manage risk and protect outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of Australian contractual frameworks, contract administration and compliance.
• Experience supporting claims management, variations, extensions of time and dispute resolution processes.
• Experience working within EPC, BOO and/or O&M contract environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project delivery, commercial and operational teams.
• Support the administration of contracts throughout the project lifecycle, including compliance, contract notices, change management and contract close-out activities.
• Review and prepare contract correspondence, amendments, subcontract agreements and other commercial documentation.
• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Support the continuous improvement of contract management frameworks, governance processes and commercial procedures.
• Assist with the preparation, assessment and defence of contractual claims and contentions.
• Evaluate variations, extensions of time, delay and disruption claims, prolongation costs and liquidated damages.
• Support project teams to protect contractual entitlements and minimise commercial exposure.
• Identify emerging issues and contribute to dispute avoidance and resolution activities in collaboration with project and legal teams.
• Support bid and tender activities, including contract reviews, risk assessments and the review of contractual departures, qualifications and exclusions.
• Monitor tender and commercial correspondence to support successful bid delivery.

Job description

Senior Contracts Administrator | Kewdale

Pacific Energy is an Australian market leader in the provision of sustainable distributed energy.

As Australia’s only end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies, with proven experience integrating solar, wind, battery energy storage and green hydrogen into new and existing systems, we deliver industry firsts that are leading the clean energy transition.

Be the difference at Pacific Energy

At Pacific Energy, our people are the driving force behind our success. We value diverse perspectives, foster innovation and create an environment where our people can thrive and build rewarding careers.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Contracts Administrator to join our Commercial & Growth team.

While this position is envisaged as a full-time opportunity, we are open to discussing part-time arrangements for the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting Pacific Energy's growing portfolio of renewable energy and power generation projects, working across complex contracts, commercial matters and project delivery activities that help shape Australia's energy future.

Why Join Us?

In addition to working on projects that are helping shape Australia's energy future, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements, including a nine-day fortnight, up to two work-from-home days per week.


• Attractive remuneration package, plus incentive opportunity.


• Full-time permanent position based in Kewdale with free onsite parking.


• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities.


• Opportunity to work on major renewable energy and power generation projects across Australia.


• 17 weeks paid parental leave.


• Health and wellbeing reimbursement benefits.


• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation, novated leasing and education.


• Employee referral bonus program.


• Supportive, collaborative and high-performing team environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will provide commercial, contractual and claims management support across Pacific Energy's commercial and project delivery portfolios.

Working closely with the Commercial & Growth team, Project Managers, Legal and senior business leaders, you will help safeguard commercial outcomes through effective contract administration, risk management, claims resolution and dispute avoidance.

You will act as a trusted commercial advisor throughout the full contract lifecycle, from bid and tender development through to project delivery, commissioning, handover and final account close-out.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project delivery, commercial and operational teams.


• Support the administration of contracts throughout the project lifecycle, including compliance, contract notices, change management and contract close-out activities.


• Review and prepare contract correspondence, amendments, subcontract agreements and other commercial documentation.


• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.


• Support the continuous improvement of contract management frameworks, governance processes and commercial procedures.


• Assist with the preparation, assessment and defence of contractual claims and contentions.


• Evaluate variations, extensions of time, delay and disruption claims, prolongation costs and liquidated damages.


• Support project teams to protect contractual entitlements and minimise commercial exposure.


• Identify emerging issues and contribute to dispute avoidance and resolution activities in collaboration with project and legal teams.


• Support bid and tender activities, including contract reviews, risk assessments and the review of contractual departures, qualifications and exclusions.


• Monitor tender and commercial correspondence to support successful bid delivery.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.


• Demonstrated experience in commercial, contracts and claims management within the energy, resources, construction, infrastructure or related sectors.


• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify opportunities, manage risk and protect commercial outcomes.


• Sound knowledge of contractual frameworks, contract administration and compliance requirements within the Australian market.


• Experience supporting claims management, variations, extensions of time and dispute resolution processes.


• Experience working within EPC, BOO and/or O&M contract environments.


• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with experience using systems such as Aconex, TeamBinder and SAP highly regarded.


• Strong attention to detail, analytical capability and problem-solving skills.

Applicants must have full Australian working rights.