AddressAbout Us
Zinfra partners with companies across the utility and infrastructure sectors to deliver maintenance, operations, engineering, and construction services. For our partners our work is crucial to maintaining the safety and reliability of their electricity and gas transmission and distribution assets.
At Zinfra, we are focussed on allowing our people to reach their potential, be their authentic selves and enjoy working in an inclusive environment. With a focus on our employees’ wellbeing, equal opportunities, and policies to empower a fully diverse and fulfilled workforce, we pride ourselves on meeting our employee’s expectations.
Our people are our greatest asset so having various flexible working options, remote working, paid parental leave and leave purchase plans amongst many other benefits is a key foundation to our success. We are passionate about what we do, and we are proud of who we are.
We understand the value of a diverse workforce and have committed to creating real employment opportunities through our Reconciliation Action Plan. We look forward to receiving applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. When you join Zinfra, you become part of our diverse, inclusive and passionate team.
About the role
We seek to appoint an experienced and energetic Senior Contracts Administrator to our team based in Melbourne. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for providing Commercial Contract Management support to the Zinfra Network Services group. The Senior Contracts Administrator is accountable to monitor and manage strategic and complex contracts an operational gas/utilities portfolio.
This role offers a hybrid work environment and is required to visit operations sites across Victoria.
Key Responsibilities include
- Manage established services contracts to ensure the delivery of outcomes in line with contract objectives and customer requirements
- Provide contract support and advice to operational teams in meeting business objectives Undertake contract risk management to identify and manage key contract risks and provide support
- Create new contracts in consultation with operational teams and facilitate legal review and inputs as required
- Provide timely identification of systemic contractor performance issues, development and implementation of rectification plans
- Demonstrate effective management of variance, non-conformance and issue management
- Develop and maintain effective governance framework and arrangements, including contractor reporting and contract meeting
About You
To set yourself up for success in Zinfra, you arise from a similar role in a comparable industry and are seeking a role with greater breadth where you can be autonomous and influential. You demonstrate well-versed skills in Contract Management related areas, including: Strategy Development and Scenario Analysis, Operations Management, Contractor Management, Finance Fundamentals, Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, Contract Fundamentals, Procurement, Project and Risk Management.
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law or Engineering
- An understanding of the utilities industry is desirable, but not essential
- Appreciation for how business objectives are achieved via commercial and contract management
- Ability to develop strong relationships built on knowledge, integrity and fair play
You showcase the confidence, capability and prioritising skills to navigate competing demands of various business groups. You are autonomous, thrive in diverse work environments and are able to effectively manage the often changing priorities. Finally, you couple a 'can do' attitude with a positive, friendly demeanour. These traits will ensure success in this critical role.
Recruitment Process
During our recruitment process, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.
Notice to Third Parties: Zinfra does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.
