Senior Contracts Administrator - Hybrid Solar & Storage

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS); Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression into leadership

Melbourne head office environment

Technical development opportunities

Job summary

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS) is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator for a major energy infrastructure project based in Melbourne. You will oversee end-to-end contract administration, variations, and commercial reporting, aligning head office governance with on-site progress.

You will collaborate with engineers, procurement, and project controls to mitigate risks, manage claims, and maintain contract registers, enabling successful project delivery and governance in a dynamic

Qualifications

• 3–6 years in contract administration or commercial management within civil infrastructure or renewable energy sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, commerce, or related discipline.
• Knowledge of Australian construction contracts, procurement frameworks, and commercial principles.

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 for equipment packages, materials, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with site-based engineers, procurement managers, and project controls to align head office contract administration with site schedules.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, and financial risks throughout the project lifecycle to ensure governance compliance.
• Maintain contract registers and prepare clear commercial reporting packs for senior leadership and JV partners.
• Assist in resolving disputes and managing claims with subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Commerce

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Multicultural Consulting Services (MCS) is seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator for a major energy infrastructure project based in Melbourne. You will oversee end-to-end contract administration, variations, and commercial reporting, aligning head office governance with on-site progress.

You will collaborate with engineers, procurement, and project controls to mitigate risks, manage claims, and maintain contract registers, enabling successful project delivery and governance in a dynamic