Contract Administrator

Reporting to the Commercial Contract Manager, you'll play a key role in supporting the commercial management of major infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with head contract and subcontract obligations while helping deliver strong commercial outcomes.

 Working closely with Procurement, Project Teams and subcontractors, you'll provide commercial support across the full project lifecycle, including contract administration, payment schedules, variations, extension of time claims, subcontract compliance and contractual reporting. 

 This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional looking to build their career within a leading infrastructure services business.

What You'll Do

• Support the commercial management of head contracts, work orders and subcontract agreements.
• Assist Procurement in preparing tender packages, evaluating submissions and executing subcontract agreements.
• Prepare payment schedules in accordance with Security of Payment legislation.
• Assess, administer and maintain registers for subcontract variations and extension of time claims.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance, including insurances, bank guarantees, notices and contractual obligations.
• Assist with the preparation and administration of contract notices, claims and dispute resolution activities.
• Support project teams in maintaining compliance with head contract obligations and procurement procedures.
• Develop strong working relationships with project teams, procurement stakeholders, subcontractors and suppliers.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and utilities projects across Australia and New Zealand.
• Supportive team environment with experienced commercial and project professionals.
• Career progression opportunities within a Tier 1 ASX-listed organisation.
• Access to industry-leading learning, leadership and development programs.
• Employee benefits through Perks@Downer, including discounts on retail, travel, health and wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

• Tertiary qualification in Construction, Business, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Experience in contract administration within engineering, construction, infrastructure or utilities environments.
• Strong understanding of contract terms, subcontract management and commercial administration processes.
• Experience managing variations, claims, payment schedules and contract compliance requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
• High attention to detail and the ability to interpret and apply contractual terms and conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong administrative capabilities.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!