Contracts Administrator (Pre and Post Award)

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Contracts Administrator (Pre and Post Award) to support the procurement, commercial and contractual management of major renewable energy projects. This role will play a key part in protecting commercial outcomes, managing procurement and contracting activities and supporting the successful delivery of utility-scale renewable energy infrastructure across Ark Energy’s project and corporate portfolio.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Procurement and Contracts Specialist, the Contracts Administrator (Pre and Post Award) will manage assigned procurement and contract administration activities across Ark Energy’s renewable energy portfolio. Working closely with procurement, development, engineering, construction, project management, finance and Legal teams, you will independently manage assigned packages through tendering, contract formation and ongoing contract administration, while escalating material commercial and contractual risks as appropriate.

Key responsibilities in

• Manage assigned procurement and contracting packages from sourcing strategy and tendering through to negotiation, award and contract formation.
• Coordinate EOI, RFP and RFT processes, including tender documentation, commercial evaluations, clarifications and recommendations for award.
• Review contractual terms, obligations, departures and commercial risks, coordinating input from internal stakeholders and Legal.
• Participate in contract negotiations and coordinate execution requirements, including approvals, insurances, securities, guarantees and warranties.
• Administer EPC and other key project contracts, including contractual obligations, variations, notices, claims and extensions of time.
• Maintain accurate contract, obligations and risk registers and audit-ready records to support commercial decision-making.
• Monitor contractual and commercial risks and provide structured reporting on claims, variations, risks and opportunities.
• Manage day to day supplier and contractor performance, claims, commercial issues and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

You are an experienced contracts and procurement professional who is comfortable managing assigned work independently while collaborating closely with project and functional teams. You bring sound commercial judgment, strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities across both pre-award and post-award activities.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Law, Commerce, Business or a related discipline.
• Experience in contract administration, procurement, commercial management or contract governance within construction, infrastructure, energy, resources or related sectors.
• Experience supporting procurement and tendering activities, including commercial evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Ability to interpret contractual terms and identify commercial risks, obligations and departures.
• Experience with contract administration, including variations, notices, claims or extensions of time.
• Strong commercial, analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in renewables, transmission, infrastructure, resources or major construction projects will be highly regarded, with SAP and EPC experience desirable.

About the Package

We offer a supportive and collaborative team environment with:

• Competitive salary package
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Employee wellbeing initiatives and benefits
• Opportunity to contribute to Australia’s energy transition through major renewable energy projects

Who We Are

Ark Energy is a leading renewable energy company committed to accelerating Australia’s transition to a low-carbon future. Our portfolio includes wind, solar, battery energy storage and emerging clean energy technologies. We are passionate about delivering projects that create long-term value for our communities, stakeholders and the environment.

How to Apply

To apply, click the Apply button and submit your resume and cover letter. Ark Energy is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.