Senior Contracts Administrator (Canberra Light Rail)

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Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Contracts Administrator (Canberra Light Rail)

Job ID
1004204
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Location
Aus - Sydney Aus - Canberra
Categories
CPB Contractors Eligible for Employee Referral Payment
Applications close
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CPB Contractors is Australias leading contractor and the largest infrastructure construction company in our region. Part of the CIMIC Group we are proud to be constructing Australias future and do so collaboratively with our partners and clients.

We hire for careers not project life. CPB Contractors has more than 50 major infrastructure projects in delivery across all key sectors of the construction industry including roads and bridges rail tunnelling defence airports buildings and resources providing you with career opportunities for years to come.

The Project

CIMIC Group companies Pacific Partnerships CPB Contractors and UGL along with JV Partner John Holland and as part of the Canberra Metro consortium will finance design build and operate the next stage of Canberras world class light rail system Stage 2A from the City to Commonwealth Park.

The Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A project is jointly funded by the Australian Government and the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government. Canberra Metro was awarded the $577 million contract following a single select procurement process generating revenue of approximately $227.5 million for CPB Contractors and UGL.

The Stage 2A catenary free or wireless extension will be delivered under Canberra Metros existing public private partnership (PPP) with the ACT Government.

Your opportunity

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to support the Canberra Light Rail Stage 2A project that will effectively manage the administration of all subcontractor and supplier contracts within prescribed cost limits and contribute to ensuring financial and operational commitments are met or exceeded.

Your responsibilities in the role will include:

  • Effectively managing the administration of all subcontract and supplier contracts
  • Manages the financial administration &office administration for the project
  • Assisting the Project Manager in the preparation and review of the project monthly report including providing workings completed programme and cost data
  • Developing and managing own work schedule to deliver required outputs to expected quality and within timeframes

Our minimum requirements for this role are:

  • 5 - 7 years of relevant experience
  • Robust understanding of relevant legislation
  • Detailed knowledge and demonstrated high level experience in project management planning budgeting and cost control
  • Detailed knowledge and demonstrated high level experience in project management planning budgeting and cost control
  • Intermediate to advanced computer skills
  • Effective interpersonal and written and oral communication skills

This role is based in Canberra with relocations support offered.

CPB Contractors is an equal-opportunity employer. We support women in construction Indigenous advancement and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

Were always looking for ways to make CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits including:

  • A rewarding career where we support your development training and promote from within.
  • Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
  • Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
  • Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.

Please note: This role is being sourced through CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.

How to apply

Applications close
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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Senior Contracts Administrator (Canberra Light Rail)Job ID1004204Job TypePermanent Full-timeLocationAus - Sydney Aus - CanberraCategoriesCPB Contractors Eligible for Employee Referral PaymentApplications close15 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeCPB Contractors is Australias leading contractor and t...
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Key Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Communication skills
  • Diary Management
  • GAAP
  • Accounting
  • ocacle
  • Payroll admin
  • Performance Management
  • Human Resources
  • Supervising Experience
  • Financial Planning
  • Writing Skills

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CPB Contractors is CIMIC Group's construction company, delivering the region's iconic road, rail, tunnelling, defence, building & resources projects. Read more.

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