Senior Contracts Administrator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. Downer Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Administrator to join our Transport & Infrastructure team. Supporting our operations across Western Australia, and the Northern Territory, this permanent full-time role is based in our Maddington office and will play a key role in providing commercial and contract administration expertise across a diverse portfolio of projects and contracts.
As part of the Commercial & Risk function, you'll work closely with operational and commercial stakeholders to manage contractual risk, drive commercial outcomes and provide support across the full project lifecycle, from tender through to delivery and close out.
About You
You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience in a Senior Contracts Administrator, Contracts Administrator or commercial role within construction, infrastructure, civil or industrial environments.
- Background in construction project delivery or teritary related discipline.
- Demonstrated skills at risk mitigation pre-contract.
- Strong knowledge of contract administration, contract management and commercial risk.
- The ability to interpret, negotiate and guide project teams through complex contracts.
- Strong stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational abilities.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and ability to support multiple projects and stakeholders.
Downer is a company that believes people are our greatest asset. We take pride in providing career opportunities, work-life balance, and above benchmark services. We also offer a range of benefits including:
- The ability to build your professional career in a multi-disciplined business environment.
- Health & Wellbeing; discounted BUPA Health Insurance, company health programs, EAP
- Financial; discounts and offers at HSBC, CBA & Qudos Bank, novated leasing, salary sacrificing
- Lifestyle; discounts with Shell petrol, car rentals, shopping (such as The Good Guys & Wattyl Paint)
- Technology; discounts with Samsung, Dell and Microsoft
To join the Downer team please "apply now". We respectfully request no recruitment agency approaches. Please be advised that email applications will not be accepted.
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.
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