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Using your highly developed contracts administration skills, you will provide practical guidance and advice on managing contracts, interpreting and dealing with contractual issues, and providing advice in the assessment of payment claims, variations, delays, and defects. You will contribute to the development and implementation of contract management plans, as well as monitoring performance and addressing non-performance to achieve required contract outcomes.

In addition, you will:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to environmental projects, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Administer contracts in accordance with approved Contract Management Plans and procedures and update contract details to maintain the integrity of contract information.
• Interpret contract requirements, and terms and conditions to support compliance with statutory and policy requirements and inform decision-making.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder and supplier relationships to identify and mitigate risk and maximise the commercial value from the contract.
• Proactively identify contract risks to meet organisational obligations and achieve the planned outcomes of the contract.
• Assist with project contract claims, EOT, variations, payment claims, etc

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Administrator with a proven track record in contract management, complex value and time-based analytics, claims mitigation and negotiation. You will have well-developed time management and organisational skills alongside knowledge of both pre and post contract with claims experience.

In addition, you will have:

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline—such as environmental science, law, or business administration—or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated success in contract administration, with a minimum of five years' experience, preferably within the environmental sector
• Strong understanding of contract law and regulations related to environmental issues (highly desirable)
• Well-developed relationship building skills with people with a variety of backgrounds

This role offers an array of attractive benefits including:

• Base salary starting from $141,112.92
• 12.75% superannuation
• Access to banked time and TOIL
• 17.5% leave loading
• A genuine emphasis on work/life balance

Water.

Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity

Life.

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.

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