Senior Contract Administrator

Ventia; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Parental Leave

Novated Car Leasing

Professional memberships

Education assistance

VenPerks

Job summary

Ventia is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator to join our Resources business in Australia. The role partners with operations, project teams and clients to drive commercial outcomes from tender through delivery.

The position reports to the Commercial Manager and covers pre-contract and post-award activities across multiple Resources projects with a focus on governance, procurement support and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator.
• Experience in Resources, Mining, Construction, Infrastructure, Energy or similar project-based environments.
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen.
• Experience managing variations, claims and contractual obligations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Supporting tender and work-winning activities.
• Reviewing contracts and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Providing contractual and commercial advice to project teams.
• Managing variations, claims and contractual entitlements.
• Supporting project commercial performance and reporting.
• Assisting with procurement and subcontract administration activities.
• Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Supporting contract governance and compliance requirements.
• Partnering with operational teams to improve project outcomes.
• Contributing to business growth initiatives across the Resources portfolio.

Skills

Contract Administrator

Senior Contract Administrator

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Autonomous work style

Job description

Are you a commercially minded Contract Administrator looking for an opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects within the Resources sector?

Ventia is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator to join our growing Resources business. This role will see you partnering closely with operational leaders, project teams and clients, supporting projects from tender stage through to delivery while helping drive strong commercial outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values stakeholder relationships and wants to play an active role in supporting business growth.

About the Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial and contractual support across multiple Resources projects, working closely with both Operations and Commercial teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting tender and work-winning activities
• Reviewing contracts and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Providing contractual and commercial advice to project teams
• Managing variations, claims and contractual entitlements
• Supporting project commercial performance and reporting
• Assisting with procurement and subcontract administration activities
• Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
• Supporting contract governance and compliance requirements
• Partnering with operational teams to improve project outcomes
• Contributing to business growth initiatives across the Resources portfolio

This role offers exposure to both pre-contract and post-award activities, providing a broad and varied commercial experience.

Why Join Ventia?

• Work across a diverse portfolio of Resources projects
• Opportunity to influence commercial outcomes and business growth
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Flexible working arrangements with options to be discussed based on individual circumstances and business needs
• Strong focus on professional development and career progression
• Be part of one of Australia's leading infrastructure services organisations

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous experience as a Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator
• Experience within Resources, Mining, Construction, Infrastructure, Energy or a similar project-based environment
• Strong commercial and contractual acumen
• Experience managing variations, claims and contractual obligations
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving capabilities
• The ability to build trusted relationships with both clients and internal teams
• A proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities

Candidates with experience supporting projects through both tendering and delivery phases will be highly regarded.

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential. Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.

Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.

The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act 1991.

Position Reference Number: 168599

Perks and benefits

• Flexible Working
• Parental Leave
• Novated Car Leasing
• Professional memberships
• Education assistance
• VenPerks