AddressBuild a future you believe in, with us…
At the core of Team Tonkin, is our strong, people centric culture which is founded on one of our key values of care. At Tonkin, our staff are not just a number - we care about each and every employee and their family. We focus on employing exceptional people and work with them to understand what they love to do. Together we then tailor roles and career development opportunities to match.
We offer all staff truly flexible work arrangements, access to a broad range of technical and non-technical development opportunities, a wellness allowance, monthly wellness challenges aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle, fresh fruit in our office and access to an EAP which provides an extensive range of resources including access to counselling, legal and financial advice.
The Opportunity:
As a Contracts Administrator you will be a key player in ensuring the efficient and effective management of contracts throughout their lifecycle. Working closely with the General Counsel and internal stakeholders, you will contribute to the negotiation, review and amendment of contracts, and provide support to various departments to ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements. This role involves collaboration, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process improvement.
Responsibilities:
Contract Management:
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts from initiation to completion.
• Ensure contracts comply with company policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
Negotiation and Review:
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to negotiate contract terms.
• Review and amend contracts as necessary, addressing discrepancies or concerns.
Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Work closely with Discipline Leaders and other departments to align contract activities with organisational objectives.
Process Improvement:
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement within the contract management lifecycle.
Contract Training:
• Prepare and deliver contract training sessions as needed to ensure team members understand and follow best practices.
Query Response:
• Address and respond to queries related to contracts, ensuring clear communication and understanding of contractual obligations.
Tender Support:
• Assist in the preparation of tender responses by providing expertise in contract-related matters.
Contracts Register Maintenance:
• Update and maintain an accurate contracts register for tracking and reference purposes.
Contract Playbooks:
• Regularly update contract playbooks with the latest industry standards and company practices.
Qualifications/Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Law, or a related field. (desired but not mandatory)
• Proven experience as a Contract Administrator or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of contract law and legal terminology.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
The Tonkin difference:
We know people perform at their best when they enjoy coming to work. At Tonkin we offer you the opportunity to work with leading industry experts in a genuinely supportive and caring environment. We provide flexibility because we know work-life balance is key. Our dynamic teams are underpinned by trust; empowering you to build your skills, progress your career quickly and work the way that is best for you.
Good people. Challenging projects. Caring environment. That’s Tonkin.
If you would like to join a versatile team who are nationally recognised for technical excellence, finding creative and progressive ways to deliver value for our clients, and putting
a human touch into crafting engineering solutions, we look forward to hearing from you.
Take your career to the next level and click ‘Apply to this Job’ to join Tonkin!
For this role, you must have the right to live and work permanently in this location.
