Contract Administrator

About The Role

Ventia is actively seeking a skilled Contract Administrator to join the Telecommunications division on a permanent full-time basis at our South Australia office located in Kinkaid Avenue, North Plympton. This role reports directly to the Senior Contracts Administrator overseeing client portfolios. The main focus involves managing contract onboarding, ensuring commercial compliance, and overseeing the commercial activities of a large national supply chain. The role supports clients and supply chain with matters such as notices, contract variations, claims, and governance functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently onboard subcontractors, handle subcontract preparation and execution, manage departures and negotiations within company policy, set pricing structures, and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate closely with operational teams to understand project requirements, develop scopes and procurement strategies, and facilitate selection and assessment processes.
• Serve as the commercial liaison with supply chain partners to address and resolve commercial issues.
• Maintain up-to-date contract records, manage contract extensions, insurance details, notices, and variations to ensure supply chain compliance.
• Proactively identify and resolve compliance-related issues including SOPA regulations, licensing, and levies.
• Design and implement processes, procedures, and tools to enhance commercial operations.
• Support comprehensive contract and commercial management upstream and downstream of projects.
• Prepare, review, submit, and track commercial notices including variations, claims, and compliance documentation.
• Assist with managing defect resolutions, third-party damage claims, and complaints.
• Contribute to pre-contract activities such as contract review, risk assessments, pricing, and documentation preparation.
• Work collaboratively with internal departments including support teams, VisRes, legal, and corporate commercial teams to deliver positive outcomes.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Law, Business Management, or a related discipline, complemented by at least three years of experience in commercial, legal, or contract administration — preferably within the Telecommunications sector.

Additional skills include:

• Strong understanding of standard subcontract forms and contract management mechanisms.
• Demonstrated commercial insight with experience in subcontract management, tendering, legal claims, contract administration, KPI analysis, and profit enhancement.
• Proficiency at an intermediate to advanced level with Microsoft Office tools—especially Excel—as well as SharePoint and JIRA platforms.
• Effective negotiation and influencing skills aimed at attaining mutually beneficial results.

About Ventia

Ventia is a leading service provider operating and managing vital infrastructure that supports modern living throughout Australia and New Zealand. With over 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 locations, joining Ventia offers a supportive environment for career advancement and personal growth.

We are committed to principles of Fairness, Inclusion, and Respect, welcoming applications from all backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, diverse genders, identities, and abilities. We strive to provide an accessible recruitment process and encourage requests for adjustments at any point.