- 2 Positions available for Senior Contract Administrators
- Permanent role with generous salary package + benefits on offer
- An exciting opportunity to be a part of Sydney Water’s Program Delivery Team

About us At Sydney Water, we’re passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities, and our employees. We have a proud heritage and a progressive future, providing world class drinking water and beautiful waterways from the mountains to the sea. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. We have an extensive capital delivery program to ensure we can continue to deliver for our customers, both now and in the future.

At Sydney

Water, we are dedicated to our environment, our customers, and our employees.

About the role

We are looking for the best-in-class Senior Contract Administrators ideally with backgrounds in Water Infrastructure Projects other infrastructure and/or Construction Projects. We need your skills and expertise to help Sydney Water deliver a $30 billion dollar investment program over the next 10 years to build, maintain and protect the future of our iconic water resources. In this role, the Senior Contract Administrator will work in partnership with the Planning Partners & Design Development Partners, contribute to the development and managing of contracts with suppliers of goods & services within the multi-billion dollar nominated Program Delivery portfolio.

Key responsibilities include:

- Manage the administration of major design and engineering consultancy services contracts within the Infrastructure Delivery frameworks.
- Provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams and key stakeholders.
- Lead the assessment and negotiation of contract variations, claims, and commercial disputes.
- Monitor contractor performance, compliance, and contract obligations to ensure successful project delivery.
- Identify and mitigate commercial and contractual risks across projects.
- Prepare commercial reports, recommendations, and presentations for senior stakeholders.
- Build strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal project teams to achieve project objectives.
- Support procurement, tender evaluation, and contract award processes.

About You You are an experienced contract and commercial professional with a strong background in construction and infrastructure projects. You bring expertise in contract administration, commercial risk management, and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to navigate complex contractual matters and drive positive project outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:





Relevant degree qualification (e.g. Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Construction Law, Engineering, Business) or experience deemed equivalent. Professional MRICs or equivalent qualification

- Strong stakeholder management skills with multiple stakeholders and in particular external suppliers,
- Strong communication skill with ability to convene complex commercial matters through reports and presentations and strong understanding of construction law.
- Strong teamwork capability with appreciation of intricacies of matrix organisations.
- 5+ years’ contract and commercial management experience in construction and infrastructure projects in a large complex organisation, preferably in a similar organisation or industry sector,
- Relevant work experience for Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors in addition to client side,
- Strong understanding of construction transaction and delivery models
- Demonstrated experience in partnering with the business in effective contract and commercial management,
- Ability to partner closely with the business while maintaining a degree of functional independence

Why Sydney Water?

- Make a Real Impact: Your work keeps Sydney’s water flowing and our setting protected.
- Work with the Best: Join a team that values safety, innovation, and looking out for each other.
- Grow Your Career: Access training, development, and opportunities to advance.
- Be Part of Something Bigger: Help deliver essential services to millions and safeguard Sydney’s future.

Please see the Position Description for the role’s full accountabilities. Interested in this role? Apply now. Closing Date: Sunday 4th October 2026

A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process to fill ongoing and temporary roles matching similar requirements over the next 12 months

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of submitting your application to be considered for this role. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which includes employment reference checks, a criminal history check and a medical assessment either online or in person.





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Dive into Our Great Benefits!

- Competitive Compensation: We’ll ensure that your skills and contributions are valued and rewarded appropriately.
- Continuous Professional Growth: We will invest in your career with leadership and development programs to propel your success.
- 24/7 Wellbeing Support: Access for you and your family to free and confidential mental health and general health support through our EAP portal.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance: Unlock affordable access to top-tier health coverage with our discounted insurance plans.
- Family First: Prioritise your family with up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave and a generous childcare allowance.
- Fitness Passport: Achieve your physical fitness goals using our Fitness Passport, granting you access to a multitude of gyms and pools across NSW.
- Novated Leasing: Get in the driver's seat of your financial future with our novated lease options.

As part of the application process, Sydney Water will be collecting your personal information to assess your suitability for the role. Your personal information may also be used to establish a Dayforce talent profile. Your personal information will be collected in accordance with Dayforce’s Terms and Privacy Policy and Sydney Water’s Privacy Collection Statement – recruitment. Please note as part of the application process, you will be asked to undergo background checks which include a criminal history check.

At Sydney Water, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our customers and communities. We have a proud heritage and progressive future providing world class drinking water and services that are vital to our customers’ quality of life and safeguarding Sydney’s future. We see the world is changing, so we are changing too.

Our vision is to create better lives through world-class services, and we believe that starts with our people. Our people and their jobs are as diverse as the communities we serve. Our diverse skills, mindsets and backgrounds work together on exciting and challenging projects that make a difference and help ensure Sydney remains one of the most iconic and liveable cities in the world.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and veterans.

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