Senior Contract Administrator

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 Senior 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 Reporting to the Manager Commercial, as the Senior Contract Administrator you will provide expert advice to the project delivery teams in order for them to deliver the best commercial and contractual outcomes for Powerlink. Here's how: Provide expert commercial support, interpreting contract provisions, resolve claims and questions from contractors. Detect and analyse possible contractual/commercial problems, proactively driving contract/commercial strategies. Support the development of dispute resolution strategies and resolve of disputes. Actively manage and minimise commercial and contract risk by ensuring compliance with relevant standards and frameworks. 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 Relevant tertiary qualifications in Quantity Surveying, Commerce, Business, Contract Management or Law or a closely related field. Significant experience in providing commercial and contractual administration and advice on linear infrastructure construction projects. Contract and/or commercial experience on construction projects ideally within the development of high voltage transmission infrastructure in Australia. Demonstrated experience in coordinating various parties to align on an appropriate commercial solution to complex contractual problems. Proven abilities to drive innovative commercial and contractual outcomes and strategies within a network business. We'd also love you to have: Knowledge in the electricity generation, transmission or distribution industries. Strong influencing skills and an ability to effectively negotiate outcomes 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 recruitment@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. #LI-NS1