Job Description

We are unique 

Essential Energy is an organisation that values your voice, empowers your autonomy, recognises the strength in diversity, and prioritises your well-being while offering attractive remuneration and benefits. Take pride in having a meaningful impact on regional, rural and remote communities while being a pivotal player in the energy industry's future. 

About the role 

We are seeking a Projects Contract Specialist to join our Operations, People and Safety division. In this role, you will be responsible for administering goods and services contracts to ensure delivery of contractual obligations to agreed standards, supporting the effective delivery of Major Projects and Transmission Services works. You will provide specialist contract administration support to delivery teams and Project/Program Managers, including planning, procurement, management, and review of contracts in line with our Contract Management Framework.

This role will be based within the with the ability to work from home in a hybrid work environment and will be a fixed term contract until 8 January 2027.

About You

You are a detail-oriented professional with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can manage competing priorities, and have a collaborative approach to achieving project outcomes. Your ability to interpret and explain contract requirements and resolve complex issues will make you a trusted advisor to our teams.

About your skills

You bring expertise in contract administration, negotiation, and compliance, with the ability to manage risk and resolve disputes effectively. Your organisational skills and time management techniques enable you to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality outcomes. Proficiency in business systems such as Oracle (ERP), MS Office, and SharePoint, combined with strong analytical and reporting capabilities, will support your success in this role.

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced Diploma in Program Management or demonstrated capability through relevant experience and qualifications.

    • Desired experience

  • Project management certification or experience.
  • Complex contract administration experience, including GC21 and MW21 contracts.
  • Understanding and application of Contract Management Frameworks in large organisations.
  • Experience in legal compliance, negotiation, variation, and dispute management.
  • Strong skills in stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and preparation of reports and presentations.

    • Why Essential Energy

    Essential Energy provides employees with a broad range of employee benefits through our corporate partnerships with organisations such as Qantas, Optus, nib and Mildura Health Fund. You will also gain access to our Health and Wellbeing programs including fitness passport. Visit our for more information.

    We are proud to be recognised as a .

    An energy network doesn’t just keep the lights on… it’s a living network that needs to adapt to new and emerging energy generation technologies while still meeting the energy needs of customers.

    It requires innovation, commitment, and collaboration to bring people together to solve the energy delivery challenges of the modern world.

    Your potential will be realised, and you’ll feel a real sense of purpose and satisfaction knowing you have a pivot role to play in delivering the energy of the future to the people who need it today. 

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