Contract Administrator

Contracts Administrator / Senior Contracts Administrator

Major Water Infrastructure | Western Sydney

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join the delivery team on a major recycled water infrastructure project in Western Sydney.

Working as part of an experienced project and commercial team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day commercial and contract administration across two major works contracts.

This is a hands‑on, site‑based position suited to someone who enjoys being close to project delivery and working directly with Project Managers, Engineers, Superintendents and contractors.

The Project

The project involves the expansion of a major recycled water facility supporting new infrastructure in Western Sydney.

The scope includes:

• DN800 recycled water transfer main
• Booster Pump Station
• Existing network upgrades
• Control system and SCADA integration
• Testing and commissioning

The Role

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will support the commercial management and administration of two Main Contracts throughout project delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and issuing payment schedules
• Assessing variations, EOTs and contractor claims
• Preparing contractual correspondence and notices
• Maintaining commercial and contractual registers
• Monitoring programmes, milestones and key contractual dates
• Supporting Project Managers and Superintendents on commercial matters
• Coordinating with the wider project team to ensure contractual obligations are being met
• Supporting commercial reporting and project record keeping
• Escalating complex claims and contractual issues to the Commercial Manager

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience as a Contracts Administrator or Senior Contracts Administrator on construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of Australian standard-form contracts, ideally AS 4000
• Working knowledge of the Security of Payment Act
• Experience with variations, EOTs, claims, payment schedules and contractual notices
• Strong written communication and attention to detail
• The ability to work closely with engineering, project and commercial teams
• Experience across water, utilities, civil or process infrastructure
• The ability to work on site full‑time in Western Sydney

A qualification in Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commerce or Law would be highly regarded.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a significant infrastructure project from within the delivery team and work alongside experienced commercial and project professionals.

Location: Horsley Park / Smithfield, Western Sydney

Employment: Full‑time, 5 days per week on site

If you have a strong contracts background and want to be involved in the delivery of a major Western Sydney infrastructure project, we would like to hear from you.

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