Senior Contracts Administrator – B2A T2

Senior Contracts Administrator - B2A T2

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

Senior Contract Administrator – Inland Rail Program (B2A T2 Project)
Location: Melbourne (with occasional travel to site in regional Victoria)
Employment Type: Full-Time/Permanent

Shape the Future of Australian Infrastructure!

Are you ready to take your contract administration career to the next level?
Join the Inland Rail Program and play a pivotal role in one of Australia’s most significant infrastructure projects. 

As a Senior Contract Administrator, you will be supporting the daily administration of the B2A T2 Contract. You’ll work closely with the Commercial Manager and Project Delivery Team, assisting with contractual matters, budgets, valuations, and correspondence for construction and ancillary contracts. This is a pivotal role ensuring compliance with contract administration systems, processes, and procedures.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Undertake contract administration duties, including progress claim verification, payment certificates, and processing claims.
• Prepare commercially sound contract documents using approved templates, minimising risk and ensuring compliance.
• Support contract establishment and control mechanisms, interfacing with Finance and other business units.
• Monitor contracts and contractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Process variations, disputes, and progress claims; liaise with Legal Counsel as needed.
• Maintain accurate contract documentation, registers, and ensure confidentiality.
• Assist with risk identification and mitigation processes.
• Manage contract securities, levies, and insurances in line with requirements.
• Prepare high-quality contractual correspondence and meeting documentation.
• Support monthly reporting, accruals, forecasting, and compliance tracking.
• Ensure authorisations are obtained for all contract forms and transactions.
• Uphold probity, ethical standards, and compliance with all Inland Rail policies and procedures.
• Foster collaborative relationships across the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Contribute to a safe, respectful, and discrimination-free workplace.

About you

To succeed in this role you will need exceptional communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities to effectively manage stakeholder relationships, influence key decisions, and deliver strategic outcomes.

Additionally, you should be able to demonstrate:

• Tertiary qualifications in construction, quantity surveying, law, engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in a similar contract administration role within a major infrastructure project.
• Strong understanding of contract law and administration of construction agreements.
• Experience with purchasing, contracts, or finance systems in large construction environment.
• Exposure to civil construction design packages and various contract/procurement frameworks.
• Ability to manage contractors and suppliers against performance criteria.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract management systems.
• Understanding of relevant State Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Acts.
• Commitment to ethical practices and probity.

Desirable Criteria

• Familiarity with cost control software (e.g. PRISM).
• Experience with Document Management Systems (e.g. Aconex).
• Knowledge of Incentivised Target Cost (ITC) contracts and collaborative contracting frameworks.

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.