About John Holland We're all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges across a wide range of industries including infrastructure, property, rail, building and water projects in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia.
While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it.
We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.
About North Western Program Alliance North Western Program Alliance (NWPA) consists of three Alliance partners – John Holland, KBR and MTM and the client (LXRP), working together as one team to achieve shared goals.
NWPA has a proven track record with the successful delivery of four level crossing removal projects, several premium stations and three projects currently in delivery phase.
We're proud to make a real difference to the lives of people on our program of works and in the communities in which we operate.
Our values are Excellence, Empowerment, Creativity and Care.
About the Role Join our team as a Contracts Administrator (CA) and become an integral part of our project's success.
From the initial tender to subcontract completion and closeout, you will play a key role in efficiently managing commercial activities and minimising contractual issues and disputes.
The role will be located in Maribyrnong, VIC, with the possibility of additional CA opportunities becoming available at other site locations.
Responsibilities of the role include; Review draft scopes of works and compile tender packages.
Conduct initial discussions/negotiations with subcontractors to clarify subcontract terms and conditions.
Manage the review process to ensure timely and budgeted award of subcontractors.
Maintain project procurement schedule and subcontract register.
Maintain accurate cost records and report any cost issues to project management.
Assess commercial and contractual risks and recommend controls.
Check compliance and prepare reporting on subcontract performance.
Ensure accurate valuation and assessment of progress claims.
Operate and maintain commercial and subcontract systems.
To be successful in this role, you will have; Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Law, Commerce, Accounting or equivalent.
CA/CPA.
Previous experience as a Contracts Administrator within the engineering and construction industry.
Experience with a variety of project values and complexities including subcontractor negotiations.
Skills to interpret and apply relevant legislation/code on the project to prevent potential business exposure.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in relevant software packages such as Microsoft Suite (including Excel) and exposure to a contract management system (CRM).
The ability to work on-site in the outer south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
As part of the team, you help us deliver on our promise to transform lives.
Your success is reflected in ours, so we're committed to being an employer of choice.
We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success.
We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.
What's in it for you to join John Holland?
We're about connecting your sense of purpose to ours.
We understand that your career is one of the biggest ways to have an impact on the world.
We also believe in supporting you as a whole person, not just an employee.
We reward and support our people in so many ways.
This starts with being flexible about how different people like to work.
From industry-leading leave policies to wellbeing and relationship support, your needs sit at the heart of our employee benefits.
We offer: Competitive remuneration with salary continuance, and salary sacrifice packaging options available.
Great leave benefits including 18 weeks paid parental leave with superannuation and up to an extra 18 weeks of superannuation paid on further periods of unpaid parental leave, multicultural leave exchange and two additional John Holland Days to prioritise health and wellbeing.
Career progression underpinned by our exciting pipeline of work means you'll have the opportunity to work on iconic projects that are shaping cities and communities.
Learning and development opportunities where you'll have access to emerging talent programs, building your career through clear career pathways, and technical and leadership training and development opportunities.
Inclusion and diversity is part of how we work and do what we do at John Holland.
Our active commitment to being an employer of choice is evident in the delivery of our Gender Equality Strategic Plan supported by our Pride, Celebrate Women, RAP and Grow networks.
Flexible working that works for you as we know flexibility means different things to different people.
Whether it's flexi-hours, flexi-parenting, flexi-leave, flexi-shifts, flexi-work, we're committed to helping our people work flexibly.