Senior Contract Administrator - Drive Commercial Growth

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

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.