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Senior Contracts AdministratorJohn Holland • Melbourne, VIC, AU
Senior Contracts Administrator

Senior Contracts Administrator

John Holland • Melbourne, VIC, AU
17 days ago
Job description

About the Role

North Western Program Alliance (NWPA) consists of four Alliance partners – John Holland, KBR, MTM, V/Line and the client (LXRP), working together as one team to achieve shared goals. Since 2017, NWPA has had a proven track record with the successful delivery of eight level crossing removal projects (17 LX) and several premium stations, with four projects currently in delivery and two in development phase.

Guided by our values of Care, Excellence, Creativity and Empowerment, we are committed to making a lasting difference for the communities we serve.

John Holland is seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join the North Western Program Alliance (NWPA) team based in Seaford.

In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end commercial management of major subcontracts and self-performed works. You will collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, as well as lead and support direct reports, to drive commercial performance and achieve successful project outcomes.

Role responsibilities

  • Lead procurement planning, subcontract packaging, and sourcing strategies to drive project success.
  • Manage subcontracts end-to-end, from scope development and procurement through to variations, claims, and close-out.
  • Monitor costs, forecasts, and commercial performance, ensuring risks and issues are identified and managed proactively.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with subcontractors while staying informed of market trends and opportunities.
  • Assess and mitigate commercial and contractual risks, supporting effective dispute resolution where required.
  • Prepare commercial reporting and maintain contract management systems and controls.
  • Lead and mentor commercial team members, providing guidance, support, and leadership to drive project and business outcomes.

About You

  • Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • Extensive experience in a Contracts Administrator, Quantity Surveyor, or similar commercial role within the construction or engineering industry.
  • Proven experience leading, mentoring, and developing commercial teams, including managing direct reports.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience in subcontract management, cost control, forecasting, and contract administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage commercial negotiations and mitigate contractual risk on complex projects.

We offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits, including salary continuance and salary sacrifice options
  • Flexible work arrangements and generous leave, including 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • Career development through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs
  • Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects
  • A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong
  • Wellbeing support and benefits designed to help you thrive

At John Holland, our purpose is simple: we transform lives with everything we do

We know infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees and the communities we work in every day. That's what sets us apart: deep expertise, proven capability and a genuine commitment to creating better outcomes for people along the way.

With expertise spanning engineering, construction and operations, we're delivering the projects and services that keep communities moving. From rail, roads and bridges to hospitals and stadiums, we've helped shape Australia through iconic projects. You'll even see us operating buses, trains and trams.

Be part of a team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives.

John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s from agencies that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers

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