Contracts Administrator

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

Benefits

• Salary packaging and novated vehicle leasing options
• Project Allowance | Site Based Role
• Mentoring and leadership development pathways

Project Info
ACCIONA leads the Alkimos SeaWater Alliance, delivering Perth's new desalination plant with Water Corporation and Jacobs. The AU$2.8 billion program will supply drinking water to millions of Western Australians from 2028, addressing declining rainfall and rapid population growth across Perth's north.

About Opportunity
The Contracts Administrator will support the Project Manager to implement and improve procurement and commercial processes on the Alkimos project, reporting to the Engineering Manager. You'll manage the upstream and downstream contractual aspects of the project, including subcontract creation, negotiation and administration. Working closely with operations, finance and legal teams, you'll protect ACCIONA's contractual rights and help manage commercial risk across the project lifecycle.

Key accountabilities for the position will be:

• Manage subcontract creation, negotiation and administration
• Assess contract terms, obligations and amendments
• Monitor contract performance and resolve disputes
• Analyse commercial risk to protect and maximise revenue
• Support sourcing strategy and procurement processes
• Track compliance and address deviations or breaches
• Report on supplier performance and cost data

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proven experience in a similar contracts role
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Commerce
• Practical experience with finance systems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.