At a Glance
- Tasks: Support diverse Resources projects from tender to delivery, driving commercial success.
- Company: Join Ventia, a leading infrastructure services provider in Australia and New Zealand.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, strong focus on career growth, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Ventia values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make an impact on business growth while working with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in contract administration and strong stakeholder engagement skills required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Are you a commercially minded Contract Administrator looking for an opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects within the Resources sector? Ventia is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator to join our growing Resources business. This role will see you partnering closely with operational leaders, project teams and clients, supporting projects from tender stage through to delivery while helping drive strong commercial outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values stakeholder relationships and wants to play an active role in supporting business growth.
About The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial and contractual support across multiple Resources projects, working closely with both Operations and Commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Supporting tender and work-winning activities
- Reviewing contracts and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
- Providing contractual and commercial advice to project teams
- Managing variations, claims and contractual entitlements
- Supporting project commercial performance and reporting
- Assisting with procurement and subcontract administration activities
- Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
- Supporting contract governance and compliance requirements
- Partnering with operational teams to improve project outcomes
- Contributing to business growth initiatives across the Resources portfolio
This role offers exposure to both pre-contract and post-award activities, providing a broad and varied commercial experience.
Why Join Ventia?
- Work across a diverse portfolio of Resources projects
- Opportunity to influence commercial outcomes and business growth
- Collaborative and supportive team culture
- Flexible working arrangements with options to be discussed based on individual circumstances and business needs
- Strong focus on professional development and career progression
- Be part of one of Australia's leading infrastructure services organisations
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Previous experience as a Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator
- Experience within Resources, Mining, Construction, Infrastructure, Energy or a similar project-based environment
- Strong commercial and contractual acumen
- Experience managing variations, claims and contractual obligations
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving capabilities
- The ability to build trusted relationships with both clients and internal teams
- A proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach
- The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
Candidates with experience supporting projects through both tendering and delivery phases will be highly regarded.
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential. Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage. Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.
Senior Contract Administrator in Perth employer: Ventia
Ventia is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the dynamic field of telecommunications. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor and lead a talented design team while working on impactful projects across Queensland. The hybrid work model offers flexibility, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life effectively, making Ventia a rewarding place to advance your career.
