Senior Contracts Administrator - Construction & Commercial

Acciona S.A; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Salary packaging and Novated leases

Life/Health insurance discounts

Employee stock purchase plans

Competitive paid parental leave

Paid reservist leave

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a proactive Contracts Administrator to manage head contracts and subcontractor agreements from our South Melbourne Corporate Office. You will oversee variations, claims and documentation, ensuring compliant processes and protecting revenue across diverse projects.

You will work with project teams, procurement, finance and operations to analyse risks, drive sourcing strategies and explain financial drivers. Equal opportunity employer with a focus on safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or diploma qualifications in construction, commerce, law or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a Contracts Administrator or similar role.
• Experience managing contracts within construction, engineering, marine, resources, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience administering subcontractor agreements and project contracts.
• Experience managing variations, claims and contract documentation.
• Proven record administering subcontractor and project contracts.

Responsibilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontractor agreements, assessing terms, conditions, obligations and amendments for goods and services supply.
• Manage variations, claims and contract documentation, negotiating outcomes with stakeholders to protect revenue and keep work within budget.
• Monitor contract compliance and resolve deviations or potential breaches before they escalate.
• Run expressions of interest, requests for quote and tenders, applying procurement policy objectives and probity requirements.
• Shape sourcing strategy and delivery model selection for value for money, not lowest price, aligned to legislation, contingent liabilities and indemnities.
• Analyse commercial and alliance risk, market conditions and contractor behaviour, and share lessons learned to improve future projects.
• Analyse spend, supplier performance and cost data in Excel or procurement software to explain financial drivers and recommend savings.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial analysis

Negotiation

Cross-functional coordination

Data analysis

Education

Degree or Diploma in construction, commerce, law or related field

Tools

Procurement software

Excel

Job description

ACCIONA is seeking a proactive Contracts Administrator to manage head contracts and subcontractor agreements from our South Melbourne Corporate Office. You will oversee variations, claims and documentation, ensuring compliant processes and protecting revenue across diverse projects.

You will work with project teams, procurement, finance and operations to analyse risks, drive sourcing strategies and explain financial drivers. Equal opportunity employer with a focus on safety and integrity.