Contracts Administrator

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About Inland Rail

Inland Rail Pty Ltd is delivering a 1,600km freight line that is transforming how goods are moved around Australia. When fully operational, Inland Rail will connect Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, Inland Rail is helping to address the nation's future freight needs and meet the demands of our growing population.

Delivering Inland Rail will help shift more goods onto rail which means safer, less congested roads and fewer emissions and a more resilient and sustainable national freight network.

More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail

About the opportunity

Join one of Australia's most transformative infrastructure projects.

As a
Contract Administrator
, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the Inland Rail Project Delivery Team. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day administration of contract documents, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across all contractual matters.

This is your opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant rail infrastructure program that's reshaping freight movement across Australia.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Administer contracts efficiently, including payment reviews and authorisations.
• Monitor and implement processes to ensure contractual compliance.
• Assess and manage contract variations, disputes, and claims.
• Liaise with Legal Counsel on complex contractual matters.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
• Ensure receipt and accuracy of insurances and securities.
• Maintain commercial registers and ensure timely documentation.
• Support month-end reporting with accurate cost forecasts.
• Uphold ethical standards and probity across all contract functions.
• Ensure compliance with Inland Rail's policies, IMS, EMS, and CARE values.
• Foster collaborative relationships and contribute to a respectful, inclusive workplace.

About you

To thrive in this role, you'll be a detail-driven team player with strong commercial instincts and a passion for delivering contract excellence in a fast-paced project environment.

Additionally, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in construction, quantity surveying, law, engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in contract administration within large infrastructure projects (Ideally a Rail Infrastructure project).
• Strong understanding of design & construction contracts and commercial principles.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A clear understanding of ethical practices and probity within a large organisation

What you'll be joining

• You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
• This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
• Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.

Our Organisation and Culture

The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.