AddressTalentpath is thrilled to collaborate with a stellar organisation on one of the most significant infrastructure projects in the world, to recruit a dynamic Contracts Administrator with extensive experience in construction.
This once-in-a-generation project will complete the backbone of Australia's freight network. This project will enhance supply chains and will significantly reduce costs for producers and consumers, delivering substantial economic benefits.
What’s in it for you?
- Be part of one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
- Initial 11-month assignment with potential to extend (for the right Candidate).
- Contribute to a project that generates thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment.
- Work in a collaborative, agile environment with flexible working conditions.
- Reporting to the Senior Contracts Administrator and Commercial Manager.
- Engage in meaningful work that transforms Australia's freight network and boosts regional economies.
As a Contracts Administrator based in Brisbane, you will support contract administration for this world leading program, ensuring seamless project execution. Your responsibilities include monitoring budgets, assessing variations, and drafting contract correspondence. Collaborate closely with the Lead Commercial and Project Delivery team to address contractual issues and ensure compliance with established systems and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer correspondence register, ensuring timely recording and distribution.
- Prepare high-standard contractual correspondence.
- Undertake contract administration duties, including progress claim verification and payment certificate issuance.
- Prepare commercially acceptable contract documents on approved templates.
- Support contractual establishment and control mechanisms interfacing with Finance and other business units.
- Process progress claims, variations, and disputes, liaising with Legal Counsel as needed.
- Prepare and negotiate contracts for new procurement packages.
- Ensure accurate and compliant progress claims and payment certificates.
- Monitor contracts and contractors in conjunction with Commercial and Project Delivery Teams.
- Manage contract securities and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
- Complete month-end contract reporting requirements.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- The ideal candidate must possess an understanding, capability, and experience in navigating the complexities, delays, and bureaucracy inherent in federal government dealings.
- Proven experience in a similar role.
- Understanding of contract law and experience administering construction agreements in a large business environment.
- Effective analytical, strategic, and planning skills.
- Significant experience with purchasing, contracts, or finance systems in a large national company.
- Experience or exposure to construction packages and knowledge of construction contracts.
- Extensive experience managing contractors and suppliers against performance criteria.
- Strong team player with resilience in conflict situations and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Sound understanding of the State Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Acts.
- Ethical practices and probity within a large organisation.
Desirable Selection Criteria:
- Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, law, engineering, or related discipline.
- Experience in the rail industry.
- Experience using PRISM G2 and Document Management Systems (Aconex).
Who are we, and what's next?
We're Talentpath. It's nice to meet you. We're lucky to partner with companies to help them fuel their business's potential by adding talented people. We'd love to see you apply directly to this ad so we can get the ball rolling, as our client will be interviewing immediately. Alternatively, if you're looking for a career discussion to explore your options, we'd love the opportunity to help. For a confidential conversation about this role and your career, call
****@talentpath.com.au | 0447 835 ***
