Contracts Administrator - Business Management

Requisition ID: 99138 

Job Category: Administration/Support 

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. 

Our Project Delivery Group (PDG) is a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is seeking a Contracts Administrator to join our team. This role will support the successful delivery of EPCM and/or Alliance projects through the effective administration and management of construction and service contracts. Working closely with project teams, you will play a key role in post-award contract management, ensuring contractual obligations are met from execution through to close-out and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage contractual change for subcontracts and prime contracts relating to cost and schedule impacts
• Monitor project programs and facilitate progress meetings
• Oversee payment certification processes and cash flow forecasting
• Administer claims, including assessment and documentation
• Develop, process, and implement contractual documents and change notices
• Ensure contracts are administered in line with agreed terms and conditions
• Maintain accurate contract registers in line with project requirements
• Manage bonds, guarantees, insurances, and contractual correspondence
• Support the Business Management function in project delivery

About You
You bring strong experience working within EPCM and or Alliance environments on capital projects, with a focus on construction and services contract administration. You have a solid understanding of commercial terms, contract law principles, and procurement processes, and are confident in managing claims, variations, and stakeholder negotiations. With strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of procurement processes and corporate governance, you operate effectively in collaborative site‑based environments and work seamlessly with multidisciplinary project teams.

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Global project exposure across complex, impactful industries
• Strong focus on career growth, learning and mentorship
• Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on innovation and excellence

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

Hatch holds an innovate reconciliation action plan and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Straight islanders to apply. As an accredited Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) and Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. Within Australia, this includes supporting and encouraging a collaborative workplace and a comprehensive benefit offering. If you have any special needs requirements, please discuss with us and we will do our utmost to accommodate your request. We are managing this recruitment process directly and are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.