Senior Contract Administrator

About the job

We’re looking for a Senior Contract Administrator to join the Melbourne project team for an exciting new energy project.

When you work for us, you get the chance to join nearly 50,000 people all driven by a common purpose – delivering a more sustainable world. We’re excited about the challenges ahead. If you ask us, there’s never been a more rewarding time to work in the energy, chemical and resources sectors.

We offer a flexible approach to working, because our people are safer, healthier, and more productive when they can balance work with life. That’s why we offer flexible and hybrid working options, so you can choose when, where and how you work.

As a Senior Contract Administrator, you will be responsible for administering a range of construction and services contracts in place to successfully support the execution of the Silver City Project.  The role will be based at the Client Corporate Office site in Melbourne, with regular (monthly) site visits required (Broken Hill - likely for 2-4 days each visit). This role is integral to the successful delivery of construction and services contracts on-site, ensuring compliance, performance, and value across the supply chain.

This role will initially be on a 1 year fixed term duration.

Who we are

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now, we’re bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of engineering and consulting to the last stages of installation and commissioning.

Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

What you’ll do

The role responsibilities include:

• Administer construction and services contracts in accordance with project execution plans and company requirements.
• Support the Contracts & Procurement Manager in managing contractor performance, claims, and risk.
• Coordinate with the site teams, including construction, interface management, engineering, planning, HSE, and quality, to ensure contract deliverables are met safely and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate contract records and contract data systems (likely to be Procore for this project).
• Administer nominated packages including notices, variations, site instructions and extensions of time.
• Oversee the processing of all Contract progress claims through to Payment Certificate and payments. 
• Support the Project Services teams to validate cost and schedule forecasting and reporting for end-of-month reporting and client contract reports.
• Support the Project Services team with all claim reviews, including where applicable milestone and / or value earned assessments.
• Lead contractor progress meetings representing Company’s interests.
• Act as first point of contact for any contract disputes and liaise with legal and client representatives on contractual matters/disputes and negotiations.
• Pro-active training to PMC and Client team on the Contracts under your administration.
• Timely closeout of contracts.

What you’ll have

• Tertiary qualification in supply chain, law, business administration, quantity surveying/construction management or related field, or equivalent relevant experience. RIQS accreditation highly regarded.
• Demonstrated principled leadership in contract formulation and extensive contracts administration experience in executing major projects in an PMC / EPCM organization, preferably in the construction / energy or resources sector with sound business ethics and consistency with Worley’s Values is essential.
• Strong understanding of contract terms, negotiation, and claims management.
• Proficiency in procurement and project systems (e.g., Procore).

Why you should apply

• Flexible work arrangements.
• Take advantage of our global on-line learning platform!
• Competitive remuneration & employee benefits.
• Enjoy a varied & challenging role.
• Career development opportunities beyond this role.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation.

We’re building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition, there’s a path for you here. And there’s no barrier to your potential career success.