- Can be based from Melbourne, Brisbane or Toowoomba
- Permanent position offering hybrid working conditions
- Career progression opportunities
- Access to a variety of Health and Wellness initiatives - including Ventia's Healthy Minds program and Healthy Bodies program, Employee benefits such as corporate travel discounts, Novated leases, private health discounts, credit discounts with retailers Australia wide including Woolworths, Coles, Booking.com and Expedia
About the Role
Ventia are seeking an experienced Contract Specialist to support ongoing projects within our Infrastructure Services Water & Environmental Business to be preferably based at our Melbourne, Brisbane or Toowoomba offices/sites.
This role will see you support the Contract and Project Managers, providing commercial support and guidance to the delivery teams across various contracts / projects within the Water & Environmental Business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain key working relationships with the Ventia Site Teams and support functions, as well as Client Teams.
- Identification, implementation and maintenance of project control structures, contracting strategies, execution plans and Ventia procedures.
- Manage, co-ordinate and perform the contract administration responsibilities for the project(s).
- Support project procurement requirements.
- Manage and monitor contract securities and insurances, provide effective and timely change control / variation, delay, EOT and claim notifications to resolution under head contracts.
- Support delivery of financial and contractual information to internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide project health checks and advise the Commercial Manager of any potential risks and or opportunities to project targets, including associated mitigation measures.
- Undertake contract reviews for new tenders to ensure they are in accordance with Ventia’s acceptable risk position.
- Conduct negotiations with clients and subcontractors, facilitating internal governance processes, documentation, execution and controls.
- Ensure productivity measures (KPI’s) are regularly reported, analyse variances and implement corrective actions.
- Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of non-conformities in processes or systems.
About You
- You will have extensive experience as a Contracts Administrator ideally within the Water industry.
- Degree in business, commerce, law or other discipline highly desirable
- A demonstrated problem solver with the ability to see a problem and proactively implement processes to solve the problem.
- High level of personal resilience and persistence, with a “can do” and team focused approach.
- Ability to understand, draft and negotiate contracts.
- Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills, the ability to establish effective and manage multiple working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast-paced environment with multiple and competing demand.
- Proven interpersonal and relationship skills within complex and demanding environments.
- Strong ability to be adaptable and work across multiple priorities.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.
Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.
How to apply
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Position Reference Number:165464
