Site Contracts Administrator — Water Infrastructure Path

Downer Group; Morayfield; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Industry exposure

Professional development

Perks@Downer

Internal mobility

Tier 1 employer

Job summary

Downer Group's Water team in Queensland is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support major infrastructure delivery. You will administer head contracts and downstream agreements, reporting to the Commercial Manager and collaborating with commercial, delivery, procurement, finance and project controls.

This site-based role provides a clear path to Senior Contracts Administrator, with development programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER, and access to Perks@Downer benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years' experience in contract administration or related commercial roles.
• Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering, Law, Commerce, or Contract Management.
• Knowledge of head contracts and subcontracts, notices, time bars, payment regimes, variations, and closeout.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to maintain records and manage deadlines.
• Commercially minded, collaborative, and able to elevate risks when required.

Responsibilities

• Administer head contracts and subcontracts, including notices, variations, claims and time extensions.
• Maintain accurate registers for commercial data and correspondence to meet time bars.
• Support payment claims, subcontractor assessments, invoicing and monthly reporting.
• Develop evidence-based claims using schedules, cost data and site records.
• Collaborate with delivery, procurement, finance and project controls to manage risks.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Engineering / Law / Commerce

Job description

Downer Group's Water team in Queensland is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support major infrastructure delivery. You will administer head contracts and downstream agreements, reporting to the Commercial Manager and collaborating with commercial, delivery, procurement, finance and project controls.

This site-based role provides a clear path to Senior Contracts Administrator, with development programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER, and access to Perks@Downer benefits.