Contracts Administrator

Partum Engineering PtyPerth, Australia

22 days ago

Job description

The Business

Partum Engineering is a leading Australian engineering consultancy based in Burswood, Western Australia. With over 30 years of experience, Partum delivers innovative, end-to-end power engineering design services, specialising in power transmission and distribution systems.

The Role

Partum is seeking a qualified and experienced Contracts Administrator to join our team in Burswood, WA on a Part-Time basis (ideally 3 days per week).

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Contracts Administrator will play a key role in supporting project teams with commercial and contractual matters across a range of energy and infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include :

Providing commercial and contractual advice to project teams;
Drafting and managing Site Instructions, Variations, and Claims under both head and subcontract agreements;
Assessing subcontractor variations and payment claims;
Administering upstream claims to protect contractual entitlements and ensure policy compliance;
Attending project management meetings to support change management and issue resolution;
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to drive improvements and manage risk;

Monitoring contract performance and implementing practical solutions to ensure project success.

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications in Contracts, Business Law or related field (qualifications in Project Management or Quantity Surveying highly regarded);

Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within energy or infrastructure projects;

Strong knowledge of the AS

suite of contracts and relevant legislation, including safety and security of payment;

Proven experience in commercial negotiation and client relationship management;

Sound understanding of planning and scheduling principles (Primavera P6 desirable);

Excellent time management, communication, and presentation skills;

Solid understanding of Occupational Health & Safety practices.

The Benefits

We're a dynamic, Australian group built on collaboration, mateship, and integrity. You'll gain exposure to diverse projects, ongoing career development, an Employee Assistance Program, access to our online benefits package and competitive remuneration — all within a fast-growing, supportive workplace.

We value diversity and strongly encourage applications from females, First Nations peoples, and candidates from all backgrounds.

If after reading the details of this vacancy you feel you meet the selection criteria and would be a good fit for the role, please select apply. Please ensure you include a cover letter outlining your previous experience and suitability.

Where large numbers of applications are received, only those shortlisted shall be contacted.

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