Senior Contracts Administrator

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd; Melbourne; Hybride; AUD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangements

Melbourne head office

Work-life balance

Career progression

Résumé du poste

Multicultural Consulting Services Pty Ltd is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support a major energy infrastructure project from the Melbourne office. You will oversee end-to-end contract administration, manage variations and commercial reporting, and work closely with site delivery teams.

The role requires 3–6 years in contract administration or commercial management within civil infrastructure or renewables, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and strong budgeting, risk management and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Commerce, or related discipline.
• 3–6 years of contract administration or commercial management experience in civil infrastructure or renewable energy.
• Working knowledge of Australian construction contracts and procurement frameworks.
• Experience with EPC contracting or major equipment supply agreements is highly regarded.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and project finance systems skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to work with remote teams.

Responsabilités

• Manage end-to-end contract administration across upstream and downstream activities, including subcontract packages, payment claims, variations, and contractual notices.
• Lead and assist with sourcing, tendering, evaluation, and contract award processes for equipment packages, materials, and specialized subcontractors.
• Partner closely with site-based engineers, procurement managers, and project controls teams to align head office contract administration with actual site construction progress and schedules.
• Proactively identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, and financial risks across the project lifecycle to ensure compliance with corporate governance.
• Maintain accurate contract registers and prepare clear, timely commercial reporting packs for senior leadership and joint-venture partners.
• Assist in resolving commercial disputes and managing claims with subcontractors and suppliers in a highly collaborative and professional manner.

Connaissances

Contract administration

Commercial management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Forecasting

Risk management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in construction management or Civil Engineering

Description du poste

Our client is a leading engineering and construction contractor specializing in the design, delivery, operation and maintenance of major transport, civil and energy infrastructure projects. As an integrated energy infrastructure partner, the organization provides end-to-end solutions spanning project funding, development, construction and asset ownership, supporting Australia's transition to a cleaner energy future.

With established offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, our client delivers major infrastructure projects across Australia. As the organization expands its presence in the renewable energy sector, it is preparing to deliver one of Victoria's most significant clean energy projects.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator to support the commercial delivery of a major energy infrastructure project. Based in the Melbourne office, you will work closely with site-based project delivery teams and report to the Commercial Lead or Senior Commercial Manager.

In this role, you will oversee end-to-end subcontract administration, manage variations and commercial reporting, ensure project compliance, effective risk management and strong commercial governance.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end contract administration across upstream and downstream activities, including subcontract packages, payment claims, variations, and contractual notices.
• Lead and assist with sourcing, tendering, evaluation, and contract award processes for equipment packages, materials, and specialized subcontractors.
• Partner closely with site-based engineers, procurement managers, and project controls teams to align head office contract administration with actual site construction progress and schedules.
• Proactively identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, and financial risks across the project lifecycle to ensure compliance with corporate governance.
• Maintain accurate contract registers and prepare clear, timely commercial reporting packs for senior leadership and joint-venture partners.
• Assist in resolving commercial disputes and managing claims with subcontractors and suppliers in a highly collaborative and professional manner.

Skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Commerce, or a related discipline.
• 3–6 years of experience in contract administration or commercial management within the civil engineering, major infrastructure, or renewable energy sectors.
• Working knowledge of Australian construction contracts, procurement frameworks, and commercial principles (exposure to EPC contracting or major equipment supply agreements is highly regarded).
• Strong analytical capabilities with commercial acumen, comfortable working with budgets, forecasting, and project finance systems.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with remote site-based teams and subcontractors.

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