Contracts Administrator

Contracts Administrator

About the position

The Contracts Administrator is responsible for the contract management of Council’s major capital projects. This includes preparation and administration of contracts in partnership with project managers, providing all administration, including assessment of claims, variations, and reporting.  

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire is one of NSW’s most dynamic local government areas. For over four decades it has been at the heart of the State’s energy industry; with two of NSW’s base load power generators located in the Shire, Bayswater and Liddell. Muswellbrook Shire’s coal industry exports 25% of NSW’s thermal coal, it is the home of the two largest thoroughbred horse studs in the southern hemisphere, it produces a large volume of the Hunters viticulture and is home to the largest dairy industry in the Hunter.

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a vibrant workplace with a commitment to excellence in all facets of its operations, and is committed to employee welfare and development.

About you

• Degree in Construction Management, Project Management or other equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Advanced knowledge of design and construction contracts.
• Advanced skills and experience in the use of MS Project or equivalent.
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Aus-Spec and RMS design and construction specifications; in particular building design and construction guidelines and specifications (desirable)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the relevant and applicable NSW legislation; e.g. tendering regulations in the NSW Local Government Act; EP&A Act; Heritage Conservation; and Building Code of Australia (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in position description).
• Demonstrated Advanced key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in position description).

We Offer

• Full Time Term Contract up until 30 June 2022
• 35 hours per week
• Hourly rate from $38.2414 - $42.9657 (depending on qualifications, skills and experience)
• plus 9.5% superannuation
• Access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)

Further Information and to Apply

For more information on this position, please refer to the attached Position Description, Council’s Careers website, or contact Derek Finnigan, Deputy General Manager on 02 6549 3750.

Applications close on 18 April 2021.