Senior Contract Administrator

About Seqwater

Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we're not just delivering water—we're driving innovation, growth, and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.

As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.

As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.

Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it's about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.

You'll be working on some of the most high-profile water infrastructure projects in the industry, helping to secure Water for Life for generations to come.

About Your Opportunity

As a Senior Contract Administrator in Seqwater's IPCD Group, you'll support the commercial performance and governance of a multi-billion-dollar capital delivery portfolio. You'll lead contract administration across complex infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and integrity. The role also involves building capability, driving consistency, and promoting best practices. You'll work closely with Contract Managers, Project Directors, and support teams to enable successful execution and strategic alignment of contracts.

Key responsibilities :

1. Contract Administration Leadership: Strategically lead and deliver contract administration across complex infrastructure projects, ensuring consistency, compliance, and commercial integrity.
2. Systems & Advisory Support: Strengthen efficiency and governance through robust systems, expert guidance, and resolution of complex contractual issues.
3. Performance & Capability: Monitor contract performance, analyse KPIs and expenditure, maintain records, and deliver targeted training to build capability.
4. Governance & Collaboration: Ensure compliance with Seqwater's WHS and risk systems, support audits, and align contract execution with cross-functional teams.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess :

Essentials

• Extensive Contract Administration Expertise: Over 8–10 years' experience managing high-value infrastructure contracts, including panel and multidisciplinary models, with strong capability in capital works and professional services.
• Qualifications & Commercial Acumen: Holds tertiary qualifications in a relevant field and demonstrates proven ability to apply complex commercial and legal principles in contract oversight and compliance.

Desirables

• Contract Financial Oversight & Performance Monitoring: Skilled in budget tracking, cost control, and applying KPIs to assess contractor delivery and ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Governance & Systems Proficiency: Experienced with contract management systems, audits, and data handling within enterprise platforms to support reporting, assurance, and infrastructure delivery.

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical / character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.

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To apply

Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.

Applications close : 11 : 55PM AEST, Monday 18th August 2025

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