Senior Contract Administrator

13 hours ago

Logan Central, Queensland, Australia Downer Full time $120,000 - $140,000 per year

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join Downer's Logan Water Partnership. Lead contract management across critical water infrastructure and renewable energy projects, ensuring governance, compliance, and commercial success.

Senior Contract Administrator- Logan Water

Location:
Beenleigh (with travel to Logan City Council sites as required)

Division:
Energy & Utilities - Water / Logan Water Partnership

The opportunity

Downer's
Logan Water Partnership
delivers essential water and wastewater infrastructure for one of South-East Queensland's fastest-growing regions. We are seeking a
Senior Contract Administrator to
provide leadership and expertise in contract management, procurement, and commercial governance.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager - Logan Water Partnership, this role is pivotal to ensuring our projects are delivered in line with contractual obligations, project budgets, and governance frameworks. You'll play a key part in protecting Downer's commercial entitlements, managing subcontractors, resolving claims, and guiding the broader project team in contract administration best practice.

What you'll do

  • Provide contract management leadership across the full lifecycle of Logan Water projects.
  • Manage subcontract tendering, negotiation, administration, and close-out.
  • Support project teams with contractual advice, dispute resolution, Variation & EOT assessment, and change management,
  • Drive compliance with Downer's Delivery Management Methodology and governance processes.
  • Assist procurement processes and mentor Contract Administrators to build capability.

What we offer

  • Competitive remuneration and access to

    discounts (financial, travel & wellbeing).
  • Structured leadership development through programs such as
    THRIVE
    and
    EmpowHER
    .
  • A clear focus on
    Zero Harm
    and working within a strong safety culture.
  • Career growth opportunities within Downer's
    Energy & Utilities
    division and wider Group.
  • The chance to be part of a long-term partnership delivering critical community infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law, Business, Finance, or Engineering.
  • 3-5 years' experience in Sr. contract administration role with a Tier 1 contractor (ideally in utilities or infrastructure).
  • Strong understanding of contract law, and risk management processes.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and commercial focus.

About Energy & Utilities

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, delivering services that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

How to apply

Click
"Apply"
to start your application. We look forward to welcoming you to Downer

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