Contracts Administrator

Vision Infrastructure is an integrated, end-to-end legal, commercial and project services business. We work with leading Australian and international private and publicly listed companies and government entities across various sectors including infrastructure, energy (renewables), resources, transport, defence and building and construction. 

We offer highly interesting and challenging work, excellent mentorship from industry leading professionals, legal and commercial development across multiple sectors, flexible working arrangements and competitive salaries.   

About the Opportunity   

Vision Infrastructure has undergone unprecedent growth since its establishment and is looking towards even stronger growth in 2024. As a result, we are currently seeking to appoint Contract Administrators to join our Newcastle team and support new and existing clients.  

Reporting to the Commercial Director, this role is accountable for: 

• Project delivery support, including preparing key contractual notices, claims and variations within designated timeframes.   
• Assessing and managing key project risks.  
• Management of project commercial registers including extensions of time, risk and opportunity and variations. 
• Attendance at weekly project meetings and site visits as required. 
• Reviewing, advising on and assisting with negotiation of contracts for suppliers, subcontractors and consultants.
• Support management of project claims and disputes.  

 About You 

• Degree in Law, Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, desirable but not essential. 
• 5+ years' experience of contract management required, preferably with a tier 1 company in large scale projects, particularly in the energy (renewable) market.  
• Ability to quickly analyse contract/commercial issues and provide concise accurate advice to project management. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Negotiation skills also highly desirable.  
• Proven ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritise and work well in pressured and unpredictable environments. 
• A positive and proactive attitude to consistently ensure the completion of the daily workload. 
• Ability to build rapport and manage relationships. 
• Ability to travel to site and client offices as required.  

The right candidate will be offered a competitive salary and will be given the opportunity to work on some of Australia’s most significant construction projects and transactions, dealing with top tier and international clients. The role will come with strong mentoring and has the opportunity for growth.  

What We Offer 

• A fast paced, dynamic and supportive team environment, which facilitates innovative thinking and challenges highly intelligent and motivated people. 
• A workplace that further develops your commercial skills as you work on some of Australia’s most interesting and meaningful projects. 
• A rare opportunity to work with major ASX listed companies and cutting-edge international businesses. 
• Potential to work with international clients and travel between jurisdictions (both interstate and internationally). 
• The ability to build your professional career in a multi-disciplined professional environment. 
•  A workplace with a strong dedication to corporate social responsibility and the environment.