Contract Administrator

Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Contracts Administrator to join our Energy & Utilities business within our Water portfolio.

 

Reporting to the Commercial Manager – Delivery, you’ll work closely with the Senior Contracts Administrator and broader delivery, procurement, finance and project controls teams to support the effective commercial administration of projects.

 

This is a hands-on, site-based role, where you’ll support both head contract and subcontract administration, helping protect contractual entitlements, manage commercial risk and ensure key notices, claims, variations and payments are managed accurately and on time.

 

What you’ll do

• Administer head contracts, subcontracts and supplier agreements, including contractual correspondence, notices and records.
• Prepare and coordinate variations, claims, extensions of time and payment claims within contractual requirements and timeframes.
• Maintain accurate change, delay, entitlement, procurement, subcontract and correspondence registers.
• Support subcontractor payment assessments, variations, claims, securities, insurances and contract compliance.
• Work closely with delivery, finance, procurement and project controls to support forecasting, reporting and effective commercial outcomes.

 

What we offer

• Opportunity to build your commercial career within a Tier 1 ASX-listed organisation working across critical infrastructure.
• Exposure to complex contracts and major projects within the water infrastructure sector.
• Career development and internal progression opportunities across our broader Energy & Utilities business.
• Access to Perks@Downer, including financial, travel and wellbeing discounts.
• Access to leadership and development programs, including THRIVE and EmpowHER, alongside a dedicated internal mobility team supporting career progression and redeployment opportunities.

 

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail who can work collaboratively within a fast-paced project delivery environment. 

 

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience in contract administration, commercial administration or a similar role within construction, infrastructure, engineering or utilities.
• Understanding of variations, claims, payment processes, contractual notices and subcontract administration.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to maintain accurate commercial records, registers and supporting documentation.
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across commercial and operational project teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying contractual risks, meeting deadlines and escalating commercial issues when required.

 

About Energy & Utilities

Downers Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain todays critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

 

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our peoples diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

 

How to apply

Click Apply to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join our Energy & Utilities business as a Contracts Administrator, supporting major water infrastructure projects through strong contract administration, commercial controls and stakeholder collaboration.