We’re seeking an experienced Contract Administrator (7+ years) to take the lead in end-to-end contract lifecycle across a portfolio of large complex projects working in the Contracts and Legal Team and reporting to Group Manager – Contracts and Legal.
This is a pivotal role focused on maximising commercial performance across our business while minimising legal and contractual risk to the business.
You’ll partner closely with operational and project teams to ensure contracts are structured, negotiated, and executed in a way that delivers value. This is a high-impact role that will influence outcomes at every stage of the contract lifecycle and play a key part in strengthening our end-to-end contract management framework.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for ensuring our contracts are commercially robust, strategically negotiated, and effectively managed from execution through to completion. With a strong focus on large, complex projects, you’ll balance commercial acumen with risk mitigation to deliver optimal financial outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the negotiation and execution of complex, high-value contracts
2. Provide timely advice and resolution on contract related matters
3. Prepare and manage key contractual obligations and deliverables
4. Identify, manage and resolve contract-related issues and disputes
5. Partner with Business Units to proactively manage emerging contractual risks
6. Build and maintain collaborative and strong relationships with business units and external stakeholders
7. Drive continuous improvement across the end-to-end contract management and lifecycle processes
8. Coach and advise managers on contract management best practice
9. Ensure governance, compliance, and risk mitigation frameworks are upheld
10. Ability to work more broadly on emerging legal and contract items as required
About You
11. Minimum 7 years’ experience in a Contract Administrator or similar commercial role, ideally across large projects
12. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, complex project contracts
13. Strong commercial negotiation capability with a track record of improving financial outcomes balancing risk and opportunity
14. Sound understanding of contract law and risk management principles
15. Ability to build trusted relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
16. Highly organized, analytical with strong problem-solving skills
17. Relevant tertiary qualifications in either Law, Surveying, Commerce, or Business
Why Join Us?
You’ll step into a role where your expertise will directly influence commercial success across major projects. This is an opportunity to shape processes, elevate contract governance standards, and partner with senior leaders to drive real business.
Who are Active?
We are a family and Australian owned company, that is Australia’s largest provider of arboriculture, vegetation management and consultancy services. We service and advise major cities, governments, and utility companies across Australia, to help keep our environment safe and green.
At Active, we have a proven track record of nurturing our people, equipping them with the skills and qualifications to succeed. Through traineeships, apprenticeships, and internal development, our team members have the opportunity to grow, thrive, and advance across and up our organisation. Join Active and you will have a clear path to success.
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