Contract Administrator

Who are we?

We’re here to help people live well and create a better and more sustainable future. We support healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewerage and recycled water services to 1.77 million people who rely on us every day and every night. At South East Water, we innovate with purpose and act with care to deliver healthy water for life. Fresh thinking and collaboration are at the heart of our organisation. We are constantly learning, embracing the challenges of today and excited by the opportunities that tomorrow will bring.  

The Digital & Transformation Team at South East Water has implemented an exciting operational enhancement to better support the company's strategic priorities. This includes the creation of a newly formed commercial team to enhance our commercial focus and deliver greater business impact. As part of this transformation, there are two key roles we are recruiting for. 

The role

The Contract Administrator is an integral member of the Commercial team providing direct support to the Commercial Manager. 

The Contract Administrator is responsible for providing a specialised service to ensure South East Water deliver on their contractual obligations, including managing internal stakeholder engagement, contract management activities, managing external stakeholders and utilising high level business acumen and astute decision-making skills, initiative and autonomy in determining which contractual matters to prioritise. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Administer Digital and Transformation contracts, ensuring compliance with obligations, policies, and procedures 
• Oversee contractual correspondence, onboarding, payments, and governance (insurances, licenses, permits) 
• Manage non-conformances and safety workflows, resolving safety, quality, and environmental issues 
• Facilitate forums and workshops to address improvement opportunities across contractors or workstreams 
• Support procurement activities, including market research, tender participant sourcing, and quote requests 
• Resolve contractor enquiries independently, with minimal Commercial Manager involvement 

Who are you?

• Experience in contract / category management methodologies 
• 2+ years’ experience in a supply or operational position and able to work autonomously 
• Tertiary/technical qualifications in admin, commerce, law, or engineering 
• End-to-end tender experience (scope development, evaluation, award) 
• Proficient in MS Office (essential) and SharePoint & Arcus (preferred) 
• Strong communication (written, oral, presentations) and stakeholder engagement skills 
• Experience translating strategy into action plans and tracking progress 
• Analytical approach to researching new business opportunities 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills 
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply membership preferred 

What's in it for you?

Working at South East Water means you can enjoy a wealth of benefits, starting with the chance to be part of an organisation deeply committed to environmental initiatives and sustainability; one who has been recognised as one of the top 101 Workplaces for Women in Australia by Work180 for the past two consecutive years.   

South East Water cultivates a dynamic culture that emphasises collaboration and strong work ethics, supported by career-focused learning and development opportunities. 

As a SEW employee, you can enjoy the following offerings from our benefits package: 

• Access to My Fitness Passport, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), annual flu shots, and health checks.  
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options and leave purchasing. 
• Life insurance and salary continuance. 
• 15 weeks paid parental leave and paid superannuation on eligible portions of unpaid parental leave. 
• Additional leave offerings, such as cultural and ceremonial leave and study leave.  
• Head office with modern facilities and panoramic beachfront views, a separate parents' room, a prayer and meditation room, an onsite cafe, and free parking. 
• Opportunity to be part of great initiatives involving the local community  

This role is remunerated at a Level 3, which is between $91,691 and $98,501 + super and offers are commensurate with the successful candidates' experience. 

We're for everyone

Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. It makes us better learners, thinkers and collaborators, helping create better outcomes for our customers.  

We are deeply committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ individuals, people with disability and jobseekers of all ages and cultures. We aim to provide an inclusive, accessible workplace where everyone is welcome, safe, and celebrated. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please reach our to our Talent team at careers@southeastwater.com.au. 

Keen to make an impact?

Click here to check out the position description. We're accepting applications for this exciting opportunity until Sunday 20th July 2025!

To be considered for this opportunity, you must hold unrestricted working rights for the period of employment at the time of application.  Successful candidates will also be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks, including a police records check.

South East Water operates a 24/7 service environment. Whilst this role does not involve after-hours rostered duty, all employees may be required to provide out of hours support from time to time as required. 

Visit southeastwater.com.au to learn more about us and how we serve our customers.