Senior Contracts Administrator | Kewdale

Pacific Energy Ltd; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day fortnight

WFH days (up to 2 per week)

Parental leave (17 weeks as per policy

Training & development

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Pacific Energy seeks a capable Senior Contracts Administrator to support commercial and project delivery portfolios. You will provide contractual and claims management expertise across bid, tender and project phases, ensuring sound commercial outcomes.

You will work with the Commercial & Growth team, Project Managers, Legal, and senior leaders to safeguard outcomes and drive robust contract administration and risk mitigation across Australia.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Experience in commercial, contracts and claims management.
• Strong knowledge of Australian contractual frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Experience in EPC, BOO and/or O&M contract environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Aconex, TeamBinder and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project delivery, commercial and operational teams.
• Administer contracts through the project lifecycle including notices, change management and close-out.
• Prepare and review contract correspondence, amendments and subcontract documents.
• Identify and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Support continuous improvements to contract management frameworks and processes.
• Assist with preparation and defence of contractual claims and contentions.
• Evaluate variations, extensions of time and liquidated damages.
• Protect contractual entitlements and minimise commercial exposure.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Education

Commerce/Law/Engineering/Construction Mgmt degree

Tools

Aconex

TeamBinder

SAP

Job description

Senior Contracts Administrator | Kewdale

Pacific Energy is an Australian market leader in the provision of sustainable distributed energy.

As Australia’s only end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies, with proven experience integrating solar, wind, battery energy storage and green hydrogen into new and existing systems, we deliver industry firsts that are leading the clean energy transition.

Be the difference at Pacific Energy

At Pacific Energy, our people are the driving force behind our success. We value diverse perspectives, foster innovation and create an environment where our people can thrive and build rewarding careers.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Senior Contracts Administrator to join our Commercial & Growth team.

While this position is envisaged as a full-time opportunity, we are open to discussing part-time arrangements for the right candidate.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting Pacific Energy's growing portfolio of renewable energy and power generation projects, working across complex contracts, commercial matters and project delivery activities that help shape Australia's energy future.

Why Join Us?

In addition to working on projects that are helping shape Australia's energy future, you'll enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements, including a nine-day fortnight, up to two work-from-home days per week.
• Full-time permanent position based in Kewdale with free onsite parking.
• Ongoing training, professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on major renewable energy and power generation projects across Australia.
• 17 weeks paid parental leave.
• Health and wellbeing reimbursement benefits.
• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation, novated leasing and education.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Supportive, collaborative and high-performing team environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Contracts Administrator, you will provide commercial, contractual and claims management support across Pacific Energy's commercial and project delivery portfolios.

Working closely with the Commercial & Growth team, Project Managers, Legal and senior business leaders, you will help safeguard commercial outcomes through effective contract administration, risk management, claims resolution and dispute avoidance.

You will act as a trusted commercial advisor throughout the full contract lifecycle, from bid and tender development through to project delivery, commissioning, handover and final account close-out.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide contractual and commercial advice to project delivery, commercial and operational teams.
• Support the administration of contracts throughout the project lifecycle, including compliance, contract notices, change management and contract close-out activities.
• Review and prepare contract correspondence, amendments, subcontract agreements and other commercial documentation.
• Identify, assess and mitigate contractual and commercial risks.
• Support the continuous improvement of contract management frameworks, governance processes and commercial procedures.
• Assist with the preparation, assessment and defence of contractual claims and contentions.
• Evaluate variations, extensions of time, delay and disruption claims, prolongation costs and liquidated damages.
• Support project teams to protect contractual entitlements and minimise commercial exposure.
• Identify emerging issues and contribute to dispute avoidance and resolution activities in collaboration with project and legal teams.
• Support bid and tender activities, including contract reviews, risk assessments and the review of contractual departures, qualifications and exclusions.
• Monitor tender and commercial correspondence to support successful bid delivery.

About You

You are a commercially astute and solutions-focused professional with strong contract administration, claims and commercial management experience. You enjoy building relationships, navigating complex contractual matters and delivering practical outcomes that support successful project delivery.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial, contracts and claims management within the energy, resources, construction, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify opportunities, manage risk and protect commercial outcomes.
• Sound knowledge of contractual frameworks, contract administration and compliance requirements within the Australian market.
• Experience supporting claims management, variations, extensions of time and dispute resolution processes.
• Experience working within EPC, BOO and/or O&M contract environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with experience using systems such as Aconex, TeamBinder and SAP highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical capability and problem-solving skills.

Ready to Power a Cleaner Future?

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must have full Australian working rights.

At Pacific Energy, we’re committed to moving the world towards a clean energy future.

As Australia’s only-end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies—including wind, solar, batteries and green hydrogen—we're delivering industry firsts through our collective belief that unified, we can transform the renewables landscape.

We have decades of experience to draw on, but we’re always looking for better ways to evolve, and new voices to guide us along our journey.

We’re headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, with opportunities in Kalgoorlie, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory. Come join us in our journey to create a brighter future, together.

At Pacific Energy, we’re committed to moving the world towards a clean energy future.

As Australia’s only-end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies—including wind, solar, batteries and green hydrogen,we're delivering industry firsts through our collective belief that unified, we can transform the renewables landscape.

We have decades of experience to draw on, but we’re always looking for better ways to evolve, and new voices to guide us along our journey.

We’re headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, with opportunities in Kalgoorlie, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory. Come join us in our journey to create a brighter future, together.

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