Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

We are seeking a Senior Contracts Manager to join us in South Bank, South Brisbane.

This role will be an integral part of our Project Execution Team, providing leadership across contract management activities for our APAC and Africa project portfolio. You will lead the Contracts Administration function, partnering closely with Project Managers to ensure proactive commercial support, robust governance, and successful project outcomes. Former site-based experience is advantageous but not essential—what matters most is your ability to hit the ground running, applying your commercial insight to support timely and informed decision-making.

About the role

In this role, you will:

• Provide specialist support for the set-up, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts.
• Support project teams to achieve contractual obligations and desired project objectives.
• Lead the administration of project and subcontract agreements in a timely and compliant manner.
• Oversee general administration of subcontract packages, including review, negotiation, and finalisation.
• Manage the implementation of new contract processes and system upgrades across project structures, including communication and training.
• Track and manage project expenditure, ensuring cost visibility and accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen commercial frameworks and project delivery performance.
• Manage team of Contract Administrators across multiple execution projects

About you

To be successful, you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience within an EPCM environment, specialising in contracts management.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Broad experience in contracts administration and commercial support.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to administration and documentation.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package we offer:

• Career advancement – Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work–life balance – Flexible working hours, work-from-home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Access confidential services including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market leaders who value your contribution.

Ausenco is a leading global provider of engineering, consulting and project delivery services for the minerals & metals and industrial sectors. As a member of our team, you’ll be encouraged to embrace challenges and discover innovative solutions to each and every project. For that, you’ll receive a competitive remuneration package and the opportunity to pursue your career path.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.

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