Address At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you
We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.
We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.
Life at Powerlink
As a Contract Administrator, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.
You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including:
Family friendly and flexible working arrangements.
Available to you will be working a 9-day fortnight with RDOs every second week.
Competitive remuneration package + 12.75% superannuation.
Free undercover secure parking, with access to onsite charging stations for electric vehicles
Onsite cafeteria offering quality food at subsidised prices
Health & wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations.
Powerlink offers robust leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels.
Find a career that matters and lasts
The purpose of the Contract Administrator is to support the Manager Commercial and Senior Contract Administrators in the assessment and preparation of accurate and timely responses to contractors' contractual claims for variations, delays extensions of time etc.
Here’s how:
You will update and maintain the commercial register.
Working alongside project delivery teams, you will administer executed contracts and provide report updates.
Maintain a solid understanding of each project in relation to scope, cost, delivery team, scheduling, and other relevant information
Ensure that all contract administration works are carried out in accordance with Powerlink’s standards, policies and practices.
The community you will join
Based in Virginia, you will join a high performing team to help develop clever commercial solutions to interesting contractual problems as you grow your skills every day. And you’ll do it with down-to-earth people who you’re proud to work with and get to know.
Your expertise
Tertiary qualifications or demonstrated experience in a quantity surveying, commercial, engineering, construction or a project support discipline.
Strong attention to detail and confident in your abilities to multi-task, plan and organize.
Thrive in a task-driven, fast-paced environment.
Logical, detailed and analytical in your working approach.
We’d also love you to have:
Understanding of applications in high voltage power systems.
Experience in applying relevant legislative requirements (Electricity Act, Workplace Health & Safety Act and Environmental Protection Act, etc.) in construction management.
Knowledge and experience in the use of tools/applications (SAP, Microsoft Project, Project Server etc.).
Be the start of every possibility
To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday, 24 March 2024.
Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.
There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out:
A career that matters and lasts: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.
For all enquiries, contact our recruitment team at ***********@powerlink.com.au.
Our commitment to inclusion and belonging
At Powerlink, we champion inclusion and belonging by supporting every candidate during the recruitment journey.
Please inform us of any needs or adjustments for a more inclusive process, including sharing your preferred pronouns.
As a Veteran-Friendly Employer, we value the skills Veterans bring and ensure equal opportunities. Let us know if you're a Veteran for tailored support.
Successful applicants will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. As advocates of the Circle Back initiative, we pledge to respond to all applications promptly.
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