At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead contract administration and commercial negotiations for a major energy infrastructure project.
- Company: Zinfra, a key player in Australia's energy and utilities sector.
- Benefits: Flexible working, paid parental leave, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to safety and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on Tasmania's energy services while shaping your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in contract management within utilities or large-scale services.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Zinfra is a leading partner in the design, build, operation and maintenance of Australia’s energy and utilities infrastructure. Delivering an annual portfolio of more than $1.2 billion, our work helps keep energy flowing safely and reliably to communities across Australia while supporting the nation's energy transition.
This is a rare opportunity to join Zinfra in a newly created Senior Contracts Administrator role supporting a major new contract with TasNetworks across Tasmania. Based in Hobart, you'll play a pivotal role in establishing and embedding commercial excellence within a high-profile Operations & Maintenance program that will deliver critical electricity network services across the state.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading contract administration, variations, claims, cost recovery and commercial negotiations across a significant O&M contract.
- Partnering directly with TasNetworks and internal delivery teams to manage contractual obligations and maximise commercial performance.
- Identifying and mitigating commercial risks, revenue leakage and margin impacts across a high-volume service delivery environment.
- Providing trusted commercial advice to operational leaders while supporting dispute resolution and complex contract matters.
- Contributing to the successful mobilisation and ongoing growth of a newly secured contract with one of Tasmania's most important energy infrastructure organisations.
You're a commercially astute professional who enjoys working close to operations and influencing outcomes in complex service delivery environments. You will bring:
- Experience managing commercial and contractual matters within utilities, energy infrastructure, asset management or large-scale services environments.
- Strong expertise in contract administration, variations, change management, claims and commercial negotiations.
- The ability to build trusted relationships with clients, operational leaders and finance stakeholders while influencing positive outcomes.
- Sound commercial judgement, resilience and a proactive approach to resolving issues before they become problems.
- A track record of working through complexity, challenging constructively and driving commercially sustainable outcomes in live contract environments.
What we do matters. Delivering safe and reliable energy infrastructure makes a difference to communities across Australia every day. As part of this newly established team in Tasmania, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact from day one, helping shape the commercial success of a strategically important contract while building your career with one of Australia's leading infrastructure partners.
We are a certified family-friendly workplace and offer a range of benefits that support our people at work and outside it. Benefits include:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements where role requirements allow.
- Paid parental leave and universal reproductive health leave.
- Purchased annual leave options.
- Recognition through our Incentivise program.
We champion and value diversity in life and work experiences because broader perspectives strengthen our problem solving, decision making and ability to innovate. We welcome applications from everyone, including First Nations peoples, veterans, people living with disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
During the recruitment process, you may be required to undertake pre-employment checks, including a pre-employment medical, reference checks and a national police check.
Senior Contract Administrator in Hobart employer: Zinfra PTY Ltd.
Zinfra PTY Ltd. is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the energy and infrastructure sector. Based in Canberra, employees benefit from a supportive environment that fosters professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, while also being part of impactful projects with major clients like Evoenergy. The company values safety and quality, ensuring that team members are equipped to deliver exceptional results in a rewarding and meaningful role.