Are you a commercially minded Contract Administrator looking for an opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects within the Resources sector?
Ventia is seeking an experienced Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator to join our growing Resources business. This role will see you partnering closely with operational leaders, project teams and clients, supporting projects from tender stage through to delivery while helping drive strong commercial outcomes.
This is an excellent chance for someone who enjoys variety, values stakeholder relationships and wants to play an active role in supporting business growth.
About The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial and contractual support across multiple Resources projects, working closely with both Operations and Commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities Include
Supporting tender and work-winning activities
Reviewing contracts and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
Providing contractual and commercial advice to project teams
Managing variations, claims and contractual entitlements
Supporting project commercial performance and reporting
Assisting with procurement and subcontract administration activities
Building strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders
Supporting contract governance and compliance requirements
Partnering with operational teams to improve project outcomes
Contributing to business growth initiatives across the Resources portfolio
This role offers exposure to both pre-contract and post-award activities, providing a broad and varied commercial experience.
Why Join Ventia?
Work across a diverse portfolio of Resources projects
Opportunity to influence commercial outcomes and business growth
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Flexible working arrangements with options to be discussed based on individual circumstances and business needs
Strong focus on professional development and career progression




Be part of one of Australia's leading infrastructure services organisations
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Previous experience as a Contract Administrator or Senior Contract Administrator
Experience within Resources, Mining, Construction, Infrastructure, Energy or a similar project-based environment
Strong commercial and contractual acumen
Experience managing variations, claims and contractual obligations
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Strong negotiation and problem-solving capabilities
The ability to build trusted relationships with both clients and internal teams
A proactive, self-motivated and solutions-focused approach
The ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
Candidates with experience supporting projects through both tendering and delivery phases will be highly regarded.
About Ventia
As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Māori and Pasifika peoples and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.
Ventia has an ongoing commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through our Reconciliation Action Plan committed to Indigenous Participation.
The Role is targeted for an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander candidates and is an equal opportunity measure under Section 105 of the Discrimination Act ****.
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📌 Senior Contract Administrator (Perth)
🏢 Ventia
📍 Perth