Job Opportunity
The Senior Contracts Administrator plays a pivotal role in ensuring adherence to regulatory compliance, governance, and commercial performance of a 20+ year Facilities Management contract on the Cross River Rail project.
The position is responsible for monitoring all contractual obligations, drafting and issuing formal notices, managing risk, procurement, subcontract management, variation processes and supporting the delivery team in achieving best-for-project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Review and provide input on subcontract terms and conditions to ensure alignment with head contract requirements.
* Support preparation of procurement and subcontracting strategies to align with project delivery needs.
* Ensure commercial and legal risks are identified, communicated, and mitigated before contract execution.
* Draft, issue, and track contractual notices, claims, variations, extensions of time, and dispute correspondence.
* Maintain complete and accurate contractual records, registers, and document control for audit readiness.
* Champion compliance with Procurement policies, commercial frameworks and the head contract.
* Provide training and guidance to project team on contractual obligations and notice requirements.
* Identify, monitor and escalate key risks to the Senior Project Manager and Senior Commercial Manager.
* Support external and internal audits of contract management processes.
* Support the project team with the reviewing and drafting of key subcontracts.
* Work with legal team to agree updates to subcontract and purchasing documentation and to implement regulation/legal changes.
* Assist the Procurement Officer with requests and assessment of quotations from Suppliers.
* Review and management of supply contracts and agreements to ensure sustainable value.
* Monitor internal usage demands and align/modify supply contracts and divisional resources.
* Leverage 'buying power' across all contracts.
* Develop and implement strategies for managing contractual issues associated with procurement with project teams.
* Highlight major commercial risks or issues to Management and collaborate on optimum solutions.
Requirements
* Relevant degree or qualifications in Law, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Finance, or related discipline.
* Extensive experience in contract administration or commercial management within major infrastructure, rail, defence, or other safety-critical industries.
* Experience in data analysis and financial costings model development.
* Strong knowledge of contract law, procurement practices, and commercial risk management.
* Experience with long-term PPP / D&C / Maintenance contracts.
* Understanding of rail industry legislation and regulatory requirements.
Partnering with clients to deliver comprehensive engineering, construction, and maintenance services across various sectors, including rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables, water, and defense.
Embracing diversity in all its forms—backgrounds, ideas, work styles, and perspectives. An Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging applications from women, individuals with disabilities, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature-aged workers, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds.