Senior Contract Administrator
Project Commercial & Cost
At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions to our shared success. We’re seeking a Senior Contract Administrator who thrives in a collaborative and high-performing environment. This is your opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant project by supporting the Project Commercial & Cost team and driving continuous improvement.
If you’re motivated by Marinus Link’s purpose to interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations, and thrive in delivering projects in a timely, efficient and sustainable way to ensure long-term benefits to communities and consumers, we want to hear from you!
Your Role
As a Senior Contract Administrator, you’ll be a key point of contact for the Project Commercial & Cost function, providing expert contract administration and commercial support across the Balance of Works (BoW) contract.
You’ll:
- Lead end-to-end contract administration activities for the BoW contract
- Review and verify monthly payment claims, reimbursable costs, and supporting evidence
- Assess contractor variations, notices, and prepare contract-aligned responses
- Maintain accurate commercial records, audit trails, and cost forecasts (including InEight inputs)
- Ensure compliance with contract terms, delegations frameworks, and governance standards
- Monitor contractor early warnings, risk registers, and escalate impacts as required
- Collaborate closely with Project Controls and Contract Management to ensure alignment between commercial records and project forecasts
- Support commercial risk mitigation, audits, and reporting
For a copy of the Position Description outlining the key responsibilities of this role, visit the link that is posted in the initial email.
You’ll Need
- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Law, Construction Management, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated experience supporting commercial management and governance for major infrastructure projects
- Strong knowledge of contract management principles within regulated environments
- Proven stakeholder engagement and influencing capability
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and editing
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines in dynamic environments
- Strong decision-making skills and sound judgement under ambiguity
- High levels of confidentiality, integrity, and probity
Desirable:
- Understanding of regulatory frameworks relevant to large infrastructure or energy projects
- A high level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn organisational systems such as InEight.
We Offer
At Marinus Link, we are building a passionate and talented team dedicated to delivering Australia’s renewable energy future. We offer our people:
Flexible Working: Our offices are located in Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon and Bernie. We appreciate the value flexible work brings to our business and our people, and we welcome discussions on what this looks like for you.
Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Access to a range of benefits including an in-house wellbeing specialist, discounted private health insurance, gym rebate, and our Employee Assistance Program.
Career Development: Regular learning and development opportunities tailored to help you grow and succeed in your role.
Next Step
Submit you application with an updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining your understanding of the project, your interest in the role and how it aligns with your knowledge and experience by Tuesday 3 March
If you have further questions about the role before applying, please contact Georgia at careers@marinuslink.com.au
At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver Australia’s renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you require any adjustments or alternative communication methods at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA’S NEW ENERGY FUTURE
Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. It is recognised as an actionable transmission project of national significance within Australia. Currently in the Manufacturing, Construction, Commissioning phase, Marinus Link will support our nation’s emission reduction targets and generate thousands of jobs at peak construction.
Our purpose is clear: to interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations.
