Contracts Administrator

At Urban Utilities, our purpose is simple yet powerful – Enrich Quality of Life. With a $7 billion asset base and services spanning 1.6 million residents and more than 31,000 commercial customers across South East Queensland, we are committed to enhancing the liveability of our communities every day.

Your Opportunity

Our Maintenance Services team has an exciting opportunity for a Contracts Administrator to join their Commercial and Partnerships team!

Maintenance Services delivers Urban Utilities’ maintenance program, delivering more than 100,000 maintenance activities each year, maintaining services 24 hours a day and seven days a week, through a range of strategic and tactical commercial agreements.

The Contracts Administrator will provide contract administration, procurement and commercial support services to assist the effective management of operational and maintenance service contracts.

The role is responsible for maintaining contract records, coordinating contract administration activities, supporting procurement processes, preparing reports and assisting with supplier performance monitoring.

Working under the guidance of the Leader Commercial Performance, Contract Manager and Contract owners, the Contracts Administrator helps ensure contractual obligations, governance requirements and business processes are followed while supporting the delivery of safe, efficient and value-for-money services.

About You

• A tertiary-level qualification in a relevant field (Finance, Business, Project Management or similar) is desirable
• Possession of qualifications in contract management is desirable.
• Experience working with maintenance contract administration
• Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised
• Demonstrated experience in contract/project administration or procurement

• Excellent communication skills, enabling collaboration across a broad range of stakeholders.

At Urban Utilities, we believe our workforce should reflect the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, emergency responders and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

You might not meet every single requirement listed. If you are excited about the role and believe you can make a strong contribution, we encourage you to apply.

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Why Urban Utilities

Urban Utilities delivers essential water and wastewater services to more than 1.5 million people across South East Queensland. Every day, our teams work to support thriving communities and a sustainable future.

• Generous Salary Packaging options, including novated leases

• Corporate discounts across Health insurance, technology and more

• 18 weeks of paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave including two proactive wellbeing days, and an additional day of leave each year to connect with friends and family

• Flexibility at UU depends on the type of work you do but could include options such as, 9-day fortnights and flexible days. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you!

• Urban Utilities is an endorsed employer for all women. See our range of benefits and policies directly at WORK180

There’s no us without you. Come shape the future with us.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply’ to submit your application.

Applications will close end of day Friday 30/10

This position is subject to relevant security clearance and if applicable, Security of Critical Infrastructure requirements.

Please note: applicants will be required to undergo a Pre-employment background check as part of the recruitment process for this role.

For further information please contact our Talent team at [email protected]