Location: Melbourne, VIC – Head Office Based
Contract Duration: Initial 6-Month Contract

About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Contracts Administrator to join a leading global organisation within the renewable energy sector on an initial 6-month contract.
The organisation is a recognised leader in sustainable energy solutions, specialising in the development, delivery, installation and servicing of renewable energy infrastructure across the globe.
Based at the Melbourne Head Office, this role will support the delivery of major renewable energy and construction projects across Australia and New Zealand.
Working closely with the Contracts Manager, Project Management, Construction, Legal, Procurement and other key stakeholders, the successful candidate will help protect the commercial and contractual interests of the business throughout the project lifecycle.
This role will suit someone with strong contract administration experience, project coordination capabilities and the ability to interpret project schedules and data using Microsoft Project and Primavera P6.
Key Responsibilities

- Work closely with Project Managers, Construction teams and the Contracts Manager to support the successful delivery of renewable energy and construction projects.
- Administer both client (upstream) contracts and subcontractor (downstream) agreements.
- Prepare, review and submit contractual correspondence, notices, variations, claims and Extension of Time (EOT) submissions within required contractual timeframes.
- Provide ongoing contractual and commercial support to internal stakeholders, suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance with contractual obligations, scope of works, programme requirements and agreed terms and conditions.




- Maintain contract management systems, procedures and registers, including correspondence, variations, EOT claims, risk registers, insurance, bonds and contractual obligations.
- Assist with project reporting, risk management, commercial reviews and dispute resolution processes.
- Support contract handover from Sales through to Project Delivery.
- Work closely with Project Management and Construction teams to assess subcontractor variations, delays, EOT claims and associated cost entitlements.
- Assist in protecting the organisation's contractual entitlements with clients while ensuring subcontractors meet their contractual obligations.
- Provide project coordination support, including monitoring project milestones, deliverables, progress updates and programme requirements.
- Review, interpret and analyse project schedules and programme data using Microsoft Project and Primavera P6 to identify delays, programme impacts, critical milestones and potential contractual risks.
- Assist with identifying programme slippage, potential delays and areas requiring contractual intervention or escalation.

Skills, Experience and Competencies

- Minimum 3 years' hands-on experience in Contracts Administration within the construction industry, ideally across civil infrastructure, renewable energy, oil and gas or EPC/EPCM environments.
- Demonstrated experience working within a project delivery environment,



with a sound understanding of project coordination and construction project lifecycles.
- Experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor would be highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of upstream and downstream contracts, subcontract administration, variations, claims and Extension of Time (EOT) processes.
- Experience using Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6, with the ability to read, interpret and analyse project programmes, schedules and associated data.
- Ability to identify programme delays, critical path impacts, milestone changes and potential contractual implications.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills, including the ability to prepare reports, maintain registers and analyse project information.
- Strong contractual awareness and the ability to review, interpret and navigate commercial and contractual documentation.
- Knowledge of construction and contract law, with a Law qualification highly regarded but not essential.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in preparing formal contractual correspondence, notices and claims.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships with Project Managers, Construction teams, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to safety, teamwork, problem-solving and collaboration.
- Comfortable working in a rapid-paced commercial and project delivery environment.

Contract Details

- Duration: Initial 6-month contract.
- Location: Melbourne Head Office.
- Industry: Renewable Energy / Construction.
- Focus: Contracts Administration and Project Coordination.

📌 Contracts Administrator (Melbourne)
🏢 Morson Edge
📍 Melbourne