Contracts Administration - Specialist

About the role

Opportunity to join our Project Management team, providing expertise, supervision, and support in contract administration as the Superintendent's Representative on medium to large infrastructure projects delivering new infrastructure assets. Based in our Leederville office, this role reports to the Manager, Contracts Administration.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours
• Two well-being days each year to recharge, relax and enjoy life (separate to standard paid sick/personal leave)
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%  
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.

What the role will involve

• Administer Contracts from the technical, commercial and contractual point of view from beginning to end based on Contractual requirement
• Ensure Contractor and the Principal complies with their respective contractual obligations
• Facilitate the resolution of technical and commercial contract administration matters
• Lead progress meetings with contractors and ensure that OSH, environmental and quality procedures are communicated, understood and followed
• Support Water Corporation personnel undertaking OSH, environmental and quality audits on projects.
• Provide contract administration advice and support in the preparation of tender documents, if required by Contract department
• Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, Delivery Managers, Project Directors, Project Managers, Superintendents and other Superintendent’s Representatives to efficiently deliver projects
• Flexibility to attend worksites visits for progress meetings and site inspections

About you

You'll have demonstrated contract administration experience managing contractual responsibilities on infrastructure projects involving civil, structural, mechanical and/or electrical works, including large-scale works contracts, as well as an understanding of the AS 4000 suite of contracts. You'll hold a degree in engineering, construction law, quantity surveying or a related discipline, and possess stakeholder management, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. 

Apply: If you are interested in the above opportunity please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Please note: By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references. It is strongly recommended that all internal applicants advise their line manager of any applications for acting or permanent positions prior to applying

Applications close on Wednesday 26 August 2026

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer ***********@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website