Job Description:

Contracts Manager – Sydney, Australia

Nextpower innovates and delivers a leading solar power technology platform with integrated tracker, electrical solutions, and yield management and control systems for utility-scale and distributed generation projects. Nextpower offers innovative solutions that accelerate solar power plant construction, increase energy output, and enhance long-term reliability. Our culture is rooted in sustainability, innovation, and collaborative problem solving—and we’re excited to grow our new Sydney/Manley office. Make your mark with Nextpower.

We are looking to hire a Contracts Manager who will provide contract negotiation and administration to achieve delivery of contractual obligations agreed to the standards.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance

Here is a glimpse of what you’ll do:

• Support contract management for the APAC region including Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia.
• Review, negotiate, and execute a variety of contracts including commercial supply agreements, Service Agreements, and Amendments.
• Ensure adherence to contract policies, processes, and guidelines necessary to maintain secure contract documentation in the contract database
• Develop the ability to learn Nextpower’s commercial risk profile, understand how to adapt content to mitigate risks, and help develop strategies to minimize potential risks to the business
• Manage the contract lifecycle process, prepare all required documentation, coordinate business and legal approval and obtain appropriate signatures.
• Assist with the continual improvement in the speed, quality, and simplicity of contract formation and management processes, without compromising compliance
• Coordinate with clients regarding industry standards
• Support Project Managers with any contractual issues
• Report the status of current contract processes to management
• Resolve any existing contract conflicts
• Serve as a liaison between internal and external parties during contract development and negotiation stages.

Required:

• Attention to detail and a zero-defect mindset.
• Self-motivated with persistence to follow up with all required stakeholders to closure.
• Open minded and highly collaborative with teams across functions, regions, and time zones.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with technical writing
• Proficiency in MS office products
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

Here is some of what you’ll need (valued):

• 3–5 years of experience in contracts management.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with CRM/ERP systems and contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

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