Contracts Administration Principal

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Water Corporation in Leederville is hiring a permanent Principal Contracts Administrator to join the Project Management team as Superintendent’s Representative on medium to large infrastructure projects across WA. You’ll bring expertise in contract administration, oversee three‑party contracts, coordinate with the Project Manager and Design Manager, lead progress meetings, and ensure OSH, environmental and quality policies are followed. A degree in engineering, construction law or related field and proven contracts experience, including tendering, negotiations, variations and extension of time claims, is essential. Benefits include flexible work options, well-being days, long service leave, and generous super; apply with a covering letter and resume; pre-employment screening applies; closing date 10 July 2026. Tip: tailor your application to show Superintendent’s Representative work and large‑scale infrastructure delivery.

The world is changing and as we work towards a more sustainable future every day, our teams work to create innovative solutions and help deliver and manage water across our state. We invite you to join one of our committed teams and thrive as you collaborate with bright minds while shaping WA’s water future. 

About the role

We have a permanent opportunity for a Principal Contracts Admin to join our Project Management team. You’ll be responsible in providing expertise, supervision, and support in contract administration in the role of Superintendent’s Representative on medium to large/complex infrastructure projects across WA. Based in Leederville, this role will be reporting to our Manager Contracts Administration.

Who are we?

When you join Water Corporation, you play an important role for the people of WA. Our services are essential for life - everyday, millions of Western Australians rely on us to deliver and manage water across our state. If you’re driven to make a meaningful contribution, you’ve come to the right place.

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service
• Take advantage of our co-contribution superannuation scheme. Receive a 12% employer contribution and enjoy an additional 2% employer co-contribution when you elect to salary sacrifice 2%.  
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural and ceremonial leave of up to 5 days so you can maintain your cultural connection and wellbeing.

What the role will involve

• Appointed by the Superintendent to fulfil the role of Superintendent’s Representative to administer three party commercial contracts.
• Appointed by the Principal to fulfil the role of Superintendent to administer three party commercial contracts or alternatively act on behalf of the Principal in the role of Principal’s Representative.
• Facilitate the resolution of escalated contract administration and management issues
• Liaise with the Project Manager and the Design Manager/Design Consultant to ensure contractor requests for information are actioned within appropriate time frames to best protect the interests of the Principal.
• Lead progress meetings with contractors and ensure that the Water Corporation’s OSH, environmental and quality policies, and procedures are communicated, understood and followed.
• Review and monitor the implementation of OSH management plans, onsite construction Job Safety & Environmental Analysis (JSEA) documentation, Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMPs) end ensure compliance with the Construction Environment Management Framework (CEMF) and environmental approval conditions for your projects.

Key skills and experience

• We are seeking an engineering professional with a degree in engineering, construction law, quantity surveying, or related discipline, complemented by strong experience in contracts administration.
• Our ideal candidate will have experience acting as a Superintendent’s Representative and managing contractual obligations on complex infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability in handling all contractual aspects of tendering, including evaluation, negotiation, and contract award, is essential.
• The role also requires proficiency in preparing, negotiating, and executing variations and extension of time claims, along with demonstrated success in contract management and estimating for the delivery of large-scale infrastructure developments.

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are interested in the above opportunity, please submit a covering letter and resume that best demonstrates your ability to meet the requirements of the role.

Please note: By applying for this role, you are consenting to your current and previous line managers being contacted as references. It is strongly recommended that all internal applicants advise their line manager of any applications for acting or permanent positions prior to applying.

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check, police clearance and Australian working rights check.

Applications close Friday 10th July 2026.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date. 

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer [email protected] or 9420 2000. To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website