Contracts Administrator, Substations HumeLink West

Two CIMIC Group companies UGL and CPB Contractors have been selected by Transgrid to deliver the 140km western section of the HumeLink high voltage electricity transmission project.

HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission project which will connect Wagga Wagga Maragle and Bannaby in regional NSW that will significantly increase the capacity of the electricity network in Australias eastern states. HumeLink is one of Australias largest energy infrastructure projects with about 365kms of proposed new transmission lines and a range of other new and upgraded infrastructure.

The HumeLink West scope of works worth $1.4bn includes delivery of new 500kV double circuit transmission lines spanning 140kms from Wagga Wagga Substation to a new Substation at Gugaa the Interface Point with HumeLink East near Gundagai and a new substation at Maragle in the Snowy Mountains for future connection to Snowy 2.0.

Why Youll Love It:
Enjoy a competitive salary package

5/2 roster for better work-life balance

Sydney role with hands-on leadership

Work on one of Australias most significant energy projects

Collaborate with industry-leading teams

Drive sustainable infrastructure that impacts generations

Position Key Accountabilities

• Effectively managing the administration of all subcontract and supplier contracts
• Managing the financial administration for the project
• Managing the site 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:

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Management / Economics / Law / Business

• Previous experience in contracts administration within the construction industry.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Where applicable evidence of tertiary qualifications and proof of right to work will be required prior to successful appointment.

Were always looking for ways to make UGL and 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 UGL and CPB Contractors directly and we will not accept applications via external recruitment agencies.

CPB Contractors is an equal opportunity employer we proudly hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and support Indigenous advancement and participation.

We encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply and particularly welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples women the LGBTQ community mature workers Veterans and active-duty armed forces people with disabilities and people from all cultural backgrounds.

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

21 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time