Contracts Administrator

Energy Power Systems Australia

Contracts Administrator at EPSA managing major EPC contracts and supporting national power projects with a collaborative team. Significant exposure to high-value power and infrastructure projects.

Posted 7/27/2026full-timeMulgrave • 🇦🇺 AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, including managing variations, claims, and compliance documentation within construction and infrastructure projects. Possesses strong commercial acumen and the ability to analyze complex contractual situations and risks.

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Contract AdministrationCommercial AcumenProject ManagementRisk ManagementKnowledge of Australian Standard Forms of Contract

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Hard Skills

Contract AdministrationClaims ManagementVariation ManagementCompliance DocumentationContract InterpretationRisk AnalysisProject ValuationSubcontractor AdministrationProcurement ProcessesContractual Notices

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailNegotiation Skills

Tools & Technologies

ProcoreERP SystemsProject Controls Environments

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementQuantity SurveyingEPC EnvironmentsPower GenerationMiningInfrastructure ProjectsMajor ProjectsAS4000AS4902FIDIC

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer head contracts and subcontracts across multiple projects nationally
Manage contractual notices, variations, claims and entitlement submissions
Support progress claims, payment schedules and subcontractor claim assessments
Maintain contract registers, compliance documentation and contract records
Assist with subcontractor administration, procurement processes and risk management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree or Diploma in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commerce or a related discipline
Experience in contract administration within construction, infrastructure, energy, industrial or EPC environments
Strong understanding of contract administration, variations, claims and commercial processes
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret contracts, analyse complex situations and identify risks
Experience administering major projects valued between $50M and $150M+
Knowledge of Australian standard forms of contract including AS4000, AS4902, NEC or FIDIC (highly regarded)
Experience working for Tier 1, Tier 2 or major EPC contractors on the contractor/supplier side (highly regarded)
Experience in power generation, mining, industrial or large infrastructure projects (highly regarded)
Familiarity with Procore, ERP systems and project controls environments (highly regarded)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Structured onboarding and development through Cat® University
Paid birthday leave and volunteer leave
Team member recognition and service awards
Referral program incentives
Retail and health insurance discounts
Novated leasing options
Paid parental leave
Learning and development opportunities