Senior Contracts Administrator - B2A T2

Description

• Support contract establishment and control mechanisms, interfacing with Finance and other business units.
• Manage contract securities, levies, and insurances in line with requirements.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, registers, and ensure confidentiality.
• Assist with risk identification and mitigation processes.
• Prepare commercially sound contract documents using approved templates, minimising risk and ensuring compliance.
• Ensure authorisations are obtained for all contract forms and transactions.
• Support monthly reporting, accruals, forecasting, and compliance tracking.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and discrimination-free workplace.
• Undertake contract administration duties, including progress claim verification, payment certificates, and processing claims.
• Process variations, disputes, and progress claims; liaise with Legal Counsel as needed.
• Monitor contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Uphold probity, ethical standards, and compliance with all Inland Rail policies and procedures.
• Prepare high-quality contractual correspondence and meeting documentation.
• Foster collaborative relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of contract law and administration of construction agreements.
• Experience with purchasing, contracts, or finance systems in large construction environment.
• Understanding of relevant State Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Acts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
• Proven experience in a similar contract administration role within a major infrastructure project.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to civil construction design packages and various contract/procurement frameworks.
• Tertiary qualifications in construction, quantity surveying, law, engineering, or related discipline.
• Familiarity with cost control software (e.g. PRISM).
• Knowledge of Incentivised Target Cost (ITC) contracts and collaborative contracting frameworks.
• Experience with Document Management Systems (e.g. Aconex).
• Ability to manage contractors and suppliers against performance criteria.

Benefits

• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance