Job Description

Contracts Administrator – Water Services

Location: North Brisbane (Mango Hill / Sunshine Coast), with openness to nearby locations if needed.

The Opportunity

Downer’s Energy & Utilities – Water Services team is seeking a Contracts Administrator to support the Queensland Unitywater Program. You will provide professional contract administration support, managing variations, progress claims, subcontractor agreements, and commercial reporting.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will work closely with Project Managers, subcontractors, and the program team to ensure contracts are accurately administered, compliant with Downer standards, and aligned with program objectives. This is a full-time office/site-based role, contributing to seamless project delivery across the program.

This role is crucial for maintaining commercial and contractual excellence, timely reporting, and effective program outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and submit variations, progress claims, and contractual notices for head contracts and subcontractors.
• Assist in cost forecasting, commercial reporting, and subcontractor agreement administration.
• Liaise with Project Managers and stakeholders on contractual issues and governance reporting.
• Ensure subcontractors comply with contractual obligations, insurances, and onboarding requirements.
• Maintain accurate commercial documentation, risk registers, and project records.

What We Offer

• Full-time office/site-based role with a supportive and collaborative team.
• Competitive remuneration with career progression opportunities within Downer’s Energy & Utilities business.
• Access to Perks@Downer discounts (travel, retail, finance, wellbeing).
• Leadership & development programs such as THRIVE and EmpowHER
• Work for a Tier 1 ASX-listed company with industry-leading in-house capabilities.
• Opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, commercially minded professional with strong contract administration skills. You will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in construction management, engineering, accounting, or quantity surveying (preferred).
• Proven experience supporting large project teams and administering contracts in construction or utilities environments.
• Strong understanding of project management principles, risk management, and contract compliance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail.

About Energy & Utilities…

Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate, and maintain critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial, and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople.

Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.

How to Apply

Click “Apply” to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you!