Contract Administrator

• Support complex, high-value electrical infrastructure projects
• Join a high-performing Commercial team in a growing business
• Flexi time | 1% extra super | Leave loading | Free parking | Income protection

Enerven delivers electrical infrastructure and telecommunications solutions that are vital to connecting communities across Australia. Our design, construction, and maintenance services ensure reliable power generation, transmission, and distribution to homes and businesses nationwide - and our commitment to renewable energy and resilient grid infrastructure sets us apart.

The expertise and dedication of our people spans the entire electricity network, so careers at Enerven are defined by meaningful contributions and impactful work.

At Enerven, we’re connecting you with tomorrow.

About the role

Enerven’s considerable business growth has driven an increase in the diversity, scale and complexity of our projects. To support this growth, we are strengthening capability within our Commercial team across all aspects of contract management.

Reporting to the Lead Contract Administrator, you will play a key role in contract administration across high-value, complex electrical infrastructure projects within Enerven’s growing portfolio. Working closely with Project Managers and delivery teams, you will provide proactive commercial and contractual support to help maximise project outcomes.

Day to day you will:

• Assist Project Managers with the identification, review, drafting, assessment, and processing of customer and subcontractor variations, payment claims, extensions of time, and contractual notices
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of allocated contracts, including contract registers, files, and correspondence
• Support the commercial administration of projects, identifying risks and opportunities to maximise contract outcomes
• Assist with the review and assessment of supplier and subcontractor performance
• Support negotiations with customers, subcontractors, and suppliers to resolve contractual issues and disputes, engaging Legal as required
• Provide commercial support for contract reviews (upstream and downstream), commercial departures, notices, and related documentation in partnership with Legal
• Ensure contracts meet legal, commercial, and corporate standards while maintaining compliance with governance processes and statutory requirements
• Support the implementation of commercial and financial risk management processes to maximise margin and mitigate risk

This role is being offered as a 24-month Term Contract.

About you

You are an experienced Contract Administrator with strong commercial acumen and excellent communication, influencing, and negotiation skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage competing priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Specific qualifications and experience you will bring include:

• Previous experience in Contract Administration or a similar commercial role
• Solid understanding of contract preparation, negotiation, administration processes, procurement, and management of contractual relationships
• Experience within utilities, electrical infrastructure, large-scale construction, defence, or other major project environments
• Qualifications in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline will be highly regarded

The work behind the network

When you join Enerven, you are working for a team guided by its core values of dependability, proactiveness and collaboration.

A skilled and diverse workforce

Our broad industry skillset enables us to meet complex challenges with agility and expertise. Our team is at the forefront of change - building a more sustainable future by connecting Australia with tomorrow.

Outstanding culture of safety and well-being

Health, safety and well-being form the foundations of our operations, and we have an unwavering commitment to the safety and wellbeing of our people, our customers and the community we serve.

Flexible work options and employee benefit programs

Enjoy flexible working conditions that ensure you can have a better work, life balance, all in a collaborative, safe and supportive work environment. Our variety of employee benefits include:

• Flexi-time accrual
• 17.5% leave loading on annual leave
• 13% superannuation
• Up to $900 in electricity reimbursement each year
• Generous Employee Referral Program with incentives of up to $5,000*
• Automatic coverage from our income protection scheme
• 18 weeks paid primary carers parental leave
• Ability to purchase extra annual leave of up to 20 days
• Salary sacrifice towards novated lease vehicle
• Corporate discount towards health insurance and gym memberships
• Leadership and career development opportunities

An inclusive and equal opportunity organisation

We value and respect the unique backgrounds and experiences of our employees, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. As members of the Diversity Council Australia, our employees can receive full access to research, events and expertise on all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

Given safety is at the forefront of everything we do, candidates will undergo comprehensive pre-employment screening, including a medical and a police check.

Don't let this opportunity pass you by. For further information or any queries about this role, reach out to us at ***email_hidden***

Be part of something bigger. Join Enerven and help connect Australia with tomorrow.