At Squadron Energy, our purpose is to improve the environment for current and future generations — and we’re doing it by backing big ambition with real delivery.
We’re looking for additional, passionate people to join the Squadron family. If you’re motivated by purposeful work, want to contribute to a team transforming Australia’s energy landscape, and you bring the energy to help us deliver at pace — Please! Keep reading...
Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future.
We are 100% Australian owned and have 2 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy in operation and under construction.
Why Squadron?
So, what does it mean to work at Squadron? “Bring real Squadron Energy” — meaning we show up with purpose, we back each other, and we do the right thing while delivering outcomes with safety front of mind, always.
What you’ll experience:
We’re united in purposeEveryone works towards a shared ambition: transforming Australia’s energy landscape. We collaborate, respect each other, and recognise achievements as we deliver high performance.
We stand for what’s rightWe deliver safe and purposeful work that makes a positive difference. Quality and excellence underpin what we do, and we strive to work sustainably for the communities we operate in.
We boldly lead
We’re courageously innovative — we take action, try new things, learn from mistakes, and find better ways to create value. We encourage everyone to learn and grow.
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Senior Contract Administrator is responsible for supporting the Commercial Managers across multiple contracts to carry out the assigned responsibilities for the Uungula Wind Farm (UWF) project.
The Senior Contract Administrator will liaise closely with the project team to ensure that variations, claims and other contract management activities are accurately and efficiently recorded and reported to the Project Director (UWF) and broader team including Senior Management.
Key Responsibilities
Analysing and managing contract risk on assigned Contracts,
Management of monthly progress claims including liaising with site/technical teams to verify progress of works and accuracy of contractor’s payment claims.
Management of assigned contractor variations including the preparation of variation proposals to solicit pricing from contractors, undertaking assessment of quotations in accordance with the contract terms, negotiating (within authorities granted) variations, and where authorised, prepare variation orders for approved variations.
Managing correspondence and deliverables from contractors in accordance with the contract terms and conditions and working with legal teams to ensure compliance (where necessary).
Supporting Commercial Managers / Contract Managers with general contract administration duties as assigned including preparation of formal correspondence, general notices, insurance renewals, attending contractor meetings, maintaining registers for open and outstanding items (Variations, Correspondence etc).
Review correspondences from Contractors to identify potential changes, claims and delays.
Liaise with the project team to determine status of assigned activities and follow-up on outstanding items.
Collate, review, submit and store documentation for reporting and claims.
Skills
Ability to work collaboratively within and across business units.
Highly safety-oriented and have strong focus on quality.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and negotiate with stakeholders on different levels.
Self-motivated and action orientated.
Ability to prioritise activities according to changing needs in a dynamic environment.
High-level organisation skills including well-developed priority-setting skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in quantity surveying, Legal, Contract/Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Management and/or Project Management.
Current Driver’s License.
White Card.
At Squadron, our values underpin the culture we seek to create, and we look for people who live them in day-to-day work.
Our values are:Humility, Family, Safety, Courage and Determination, Frugality, Stretch Targets, Empowerment, Generating Ideas, Enthusiasm, Integrity.
What this might look like in this role:
You collaborate generously (Family) and build trust (Humility).
You prioritise doing the right thing, including safety and quality (Safety, Integrity).
You act with initiative, learn fast, and improve how work gets done (Generating Ideas, Stretch Targets, Courage and Determination).
We’re building a workplace where people feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive — and our employee experience is designed to match what we say we offer.
Depending on role and location, you can expect:
A culture that supports learning and growth and encourages people to stretch into new challenges.
A team environment where people care about each other and collaborate to get big things done.
Flexibility and positive perks
A generous leave incentive policy to support your health and wellbeing.
Squadron Energy is committed to a work environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect, and where diverse backgrounds strengthen our culture, idea generation and outcomes.
We welcome all applicants from all backgrounds including women, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities and veterans and strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.
As our commitment to advancing our RAP as part of our ongoing efforts towards reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
To Apply
If you want to join the Squadron Family and be a part of something bigger, then we encourage you to take the next steps:
Submit your updated resume outlining your relevant experience to date that aligns with the position and associated responsibilities.
Attach a cover letter outlining your motivations behind applying for this role.
Please Note
Appointment to this position will be subject to reference checks, a National Police Check and other applicable background screening if required.
A friendly reminder to recruitment agencies...
Squadron Energy does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CV's will not be considered as an 'introduction'.
Skills Required
- Ability to work collaboratively within and across business units
- Highly safety-oriented with strong focus on quality
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to engage and negotiate with stakeholders
- Self-motivated and action orientated
- Ability to prioritise activities according to changing needs in a dynamic environment
- High-level organisation skills including priority-setting and ability to meet deadlines
- Bachelor's degree in quantity surveying, Legal, Contract/Commercial Management, Engineering, Construction Management and/or Project Management
- Current Driver's License
- White Card
- Appointment subject to reference checks and National Police Check (background screening)
What We Do
Squadron Energy is Australia’s leading renewable energy company that develops, operates and owns renewable energy assets in Australia. With proven experience and expertise across the project lifecycle, we work with local communities and our customers to lead the transition to Australia’s clean energy future.
