Contracts Manager

**At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you**:
We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future.

That’s why we need you as our **Contracts Manager** to ensure Powerlink's contractual obligations are managed and met for our CopperString 2032 project.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

**Find a career that matters and lasts**:
As a our Contracts Manager you will lead a dedicated contracts administration team in the management of the head
- and subcontracts for our CopperString 2032 project. You will ensure that Powerlink’s rights and obligations are maintained, contractual commitments are upheld, whilst risks are minimised, and the projects contracts are administered with accuracy and efficiency.

And you’ll do it with down-to-earth people who you’re proud to work with and get to know.

Here’s how:

- Support the management and administration of head contract agreements and their associated documentation with contractors.
- Manage the deliverables of the head Contractor, ensuring the Contractor is complying with its obligations and deliverables across the entire Project.
- Assess contract claims, with an intent to resolve in accordance with the terms of the contract and avoid disputes where possible.
- Educate the project delivery team with the relevant conditions applicable to their roles, to ensure commercial implications associated within the contracts are managed appropriately
- Manage the contracts team project deliverables and assist in the evaluation and selection process of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Manage correspondence regarding contracts management and ensure compliance with agreed standards, practices and systems, incl. Projects governance procedures and DOA.

**The community you will join**:
Based in our CopperString 2032 project delivery office in Bowen Hills you will lead a professional Contracts administration team identifying and managing contractual risks and opportunities associated with CopperString 2032, creating opportunities for input to improve Powerlink’s commercial decision making in delivering this once-in-a-generation project.

**Your expertise**:
Degree level qualifications in Business, Law, Commerce, Procurement, Engineering or relevant discipline

Significant experience in contract management within the construction or infrastructure industry, with a track record of successful project delivery.

Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels to resolve and reach commercially desirable outcomes.

Exceptional organizational and analytical abilities, with keen attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple contracts simultaneously.

Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite

**Life at Powerlink**:
As the Contracts Manager you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 253,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.
- Competitive remuneration package + 14.75% superannuation.
- Additional leave purchasing, 14 weeks paid parental leave - at full or half pay
- Hybrid, family-friendly and flexible working arrangements including substitution of public holidays.
- Salary packaging of novated lease vehicles
- Health & wellbeing benefits, including corporate health plan with employee discounts, annual flu vaccinations.
- Powerlink offers robust career and leadership development through integrated programs, fostering growth across all levels.

**Be the start of every possibility**:
There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out:

- ** A career that matters and lasts**: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
- ** Unique work and the chance to grow**: You’ll help find smart commercial solutions to interesting contractual situations as you develop your skills and impact every day.
- ** People who love to support and share**: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

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