Contracts Advisor

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority (CRRDA)...Your chance to work with the best
Cross River Rail will transform the way we travel to, from and through Brisbane in the future. It will be a catalyst for 10 years of wider rail transformation across the whole of South East Queensland and it is already playing a key role in how we prepare for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Cross River Rail is a new 10.2km rail line including 5.9km of twin tunnels running under the Brisbane River and CBD. It includes the delivery of four new underground stations, two new above-ground stations, accessibility rebuilds for six stations, the construction of three new stations on the Gold Coast, and the introduction of a new world-class 'ETCS' signalling system.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to work on one of Australia's largest infrastructure projects and to be a part of something that will leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.
About the Role
The Technical Services Contracts Advisor plays an important role in supporting the governance and execution of contract management and administration activities for non-construction professional services contracts. These include contracts with Independent Safety Assessors and Certifiers, specialist engineering and assurance consultancies and advisors.
You will play a key role in supporting contracts administration to ensure CRR is being delivered high quality services which represent good value. You will support good contractual performance through effective pre contracts preparation of scope, strong adherence to governance and accurate records and reporting.
The position reports to the Technical Services Contracts Manager and is offered as a 2 year contract.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Support the administration of key non-project contracts including supporting regular contract meetings, developing, and maintaining contract admin and performance data.
- Undertake review of invoicing and validation of invoices with the technical teams.
- Monitor and pay suppliers in accordance with agreed payment terms.
- Assist CRRDA procurement team in preparing contract documents and managing procurement processes.
- Maintain contracts records and documentation for the System Engineering & Assurance team.
- Provide contract progress reporting, dashboards and status updates as required.

**About You**:

- Contract administration experience, particularly within professional and technical services.
- Coordination experience in the execution phase of contracts, including governance of invoice approvals in a multi-stakeholder environment Conceptual, analytical problem solving and business improvement skills.
- Experience in developing and implementing reporting frameworks and tools for contract administration.
- High level experience with Microsoft Excel. (Power BI or similar tools would also be very desirable)
- Certification in Qld Gov Procurement & Contract Mgmt and/or relevant tertiary qualifications is desirable, but not essential.

Why work with CRRDA?
On Cross River Rail you will not only work with the best but become your best. And as we enter a new phase of delivery, our project offers a rare career opportunity for top tier professionals to have played their part on something that is genuinely city shaping and transformative.
Our people are supported with flexible work options, career development through the Australian Institute of Management, salary packaging and access to world class employee assistance provider Benestar.
At Cross River Rail we are an equal opportunity employer and strive to build balanced teams from all walks of life.
How To Apply