Contract Administrator

Contracts Administrator Water Services

Location: North Brisbane (Mango Hill / Sunshine Coast) with openness to nearby locations if needed.

The Opportunity

Downers Energy & Utilities Water Services team is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the Queensland Unitywater Program. You will provide professional contract administration support managing variations progress claims subcontractor agreements and commercial reporting.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager you will work closely with Project Managers subcontractors and the program team to ensure contracts are accurately administered compliant with Downer standards and aligned with program objectives. This is a full-time office/site-based role contributing to seamless project delivery across the program.

This role is crucial for maintaining commercial and contractual excellence timely reporting and effective program outcomes.

What Youll Do

• Prepare and submit variations progress claims and contractual notices for head contracts and subcontractors.
• Assist in cost forecasting commercial reporting and subcontractor agreement administration.
• Liaise with Project Managers and stakeholders on contractual issues and governance reporting.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with contractual obligations insurances and onboarding requirements.
• Maintain accurate commercial documentation risk registers and project records.

What We Offer

• Full-time office/site-based role with a supportive and collaborative team.
• Competitive remuneration with career progression opportunities within Downers Energy & Utilities business.
• Access to discounts (travel retail finance wellbeing).
• Leadership & development programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER.
• Work for a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with industry-leading in-house capabilities.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities.

What Were Looking For

Were seeking a detail-oriented commercially minded professional with strong contract administration skills. You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in construction management engineering accounting or quantity surveying (preferred).
• Proven experience supporting large project teams and administering contracts in construction or utilities environments.
• Strong understanding of project management principles risk management and contract compliance.
• Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously manage multiple priorities and maintain high attention to detail.

About Energy & Utilities

Downers 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 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 peoples diverse experiences talents and cultures. As an inclusive employer we welcome applications from everyone.

How to Apply

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