Senior Contracts Administrator

Acciona Construcción S/A; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a seasoned Contracts and Procurement professional to administer head contracts and subcontracts for a major regional transmission line project in Australia. You will coordinate tenders, awards and purchase orders, and manage variations, claims and registers, ensuring alignment with budget and project controls.

You will act as the commercial interface between procurement, construction, engineering and client requests, mentoring junior team members and driving improvements in

Qualifications

• Experience delivering contracts across large infrastructure projects with strong commercial oversight.
• Ability to oversee subcontracts, packages and supplier agreements.
• Ability to interpret and administer contract terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of risk allocation and contract change management.
• Strong written and verbal stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer the head contract and subcontracts across the project.
• Coordinate tenders, evaluations, awards and purchase orders.
• Manage variations, adjustment events, claims and records of disputes.
• Package subcontracts with clear scope and risk allocation.
• Track commitments, lead times, supplier performance and cost against budget.
• Identify and elevate commercial and contractual risks and report them.

Skills

Contracts & procurement experience

Subcontracts management

Contract terms interpretation

Risk allocation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Administer subcontracts and lead procurement across construction and engineering packages and build your commercial career with ACCIONA.

Benefits

• Administer contracts across construction and engineering packages
• Act as the key commercial link between delivery and engineering
• Access mentoring and leadership development pathways at ACCIONA

Project Information

Help deliver a new 500 kV double-circuit transmission line project that will connect more than 3,000 MW of new renewable generation to the grid and power up to one million homes. The scope spans earthworks and access tracks, tower foundations, steel supply and erection, logistics and regional camp accommodation.

About the Opportunity

Report to the Manager, Contracts and Procurement and act as the key commercial interface between procurement, construction, engineering and project controls. You will administer the head contract and subcontracts, coordinate tenders, awards and purchase orders, and manage variations, claims and registers. Track commitments, supplier performance and cost against budget, and flag commercial risks early. Support junior team members and improve how contracts and procurement run, with exposure to subcontractors, suppliers and client requests.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Administer the head contract and subcontracts to project requirements
• Coordinate tenders, evaluations, awards and purchase orders
• Manage variations, adjustment events, claims and dispute records
• Package subcontracts with clear scope and appropriate risk allocation
• Track commitments, long‑lead items, supplier performance and cost against budget
• Identify and elevate commercial and contractual risks
• Prepare commercial reporting and support junior team members

Required Skills and Competencies

• Contracts and procurement experience on complex infrastructure
• Experience managing subcontracts, packages and suppliers
• Sound knowledge of contracting models and risk allocation
• Ability to interpret and administer contract terms and conditions
• Strong written communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Location and conditions

This is a regional role and includes the provision to be based at camp as required.

Why join us?

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & NewZealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.