About us

Sydney Metro is Australia's biggest public transport project and first fully-automated metro rail network, connecting customers and transforming the way Sydney travels. Our new generation of driverless trains are fast, safe and reliable, and link with Sydney's existing public transport network to provide seamless journeys. Our 46 state of the art, fully accessible metro stations and precincts are designed to meet the evolving needs of our customers and communities.

With the Northwest line already in operation and works well underway on the City & Southwest, West and Western Sydney Airport lines, Sydney will enjoy a fully operational Metro network by 2030.

About the team

Sydney Metro is leading Australia’s biggest public transport infrastructure program; developing, delivering and operating a new world-class metro railway system for Sydney.  Our multi-disciplinary team have set out to transform the way Sydney travels and shaping the future of Australia’s largest city. The Western Sydney Airport Project is responsible for delivering the next exciting stage of the Sydney Metro network. The new line will service Greater Western Sydney, the planned Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport and Aerotropolis. This exciting project is set to breathe new life into Western Sydney, fuelling growth for generations to come and connecting communities and travellers with Sydney’s North, South and CBD.

The opportunity

Right now, we have an opportunity for a Contract Administrator to join us in the biggest package within the Western Sydney Airport Project. The Stations, Systems, Trains, Operations and Maintenance package (SSTOM Package) is to be delivered as an integrated package within a Public Private Partnership (PPP) framework.

The role will see you providing commercial input during the procurement and delivery of SSTOM Package working in collaboration across high performing, integrated teams. The position responsibilities include:

Administration and management of professional services contracts (PSCs)

Consistent monitoring, evaluation and reporting of budgets and performance, service and quality standards and the efficiency of PSCs and processes

Development of reporting, audit and compliance for the contracts across the SSTOM Package

Maintaining registers and documentation of all commercial and contract risk issues

Oversight of the commercial and performance management framework.

In delivery, contract management and administration of the SSTOM Project Deed, or aspects of it, with oversight from the Senior Commercial Manager, Associate Director and Commercial Director

Developing and maintaining good working relationships with key counterparties, including the SSTOM contractor once appointed

Working collaboratively with the commercial team, project managers and other key internal stakeholders in project delivery

Please click here to view a copy of the role description.

About you

You are a tertiary qualified seasoned Contract Administrator looking for an opportunity to work on a mega project and the largest package within the Western Sydney Airport Project. 

You have extensive contract administration and commercial experience. You have the experience and skill set to manage complex contracts, you have strong communication skills both written and verbally. Ideally, you also have a strong grasp of PPP contracts or other privately funded projects. With excellent stakeholder management and the ability to build strong working relationships with the private consortium on the project. It is also desirable if you have a background within finance, accounting, legal or property development.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is Grade 8 ($120,423) – ($134,872) per annum plus superannuation and leave loading. For more information on Employee Benefits at Sydney Metro please click here.

Interested? 

Joining Transport for NSW, you’ll have access to a range of unique government benefits in a flexible work environment like no other. If you’re ready to step into this meaningful and rewarding role, we want to hear from you!

To apply for this position, please submit a resume and answer all questions within the online application process.

Applications close: 11.59PM, Tuesday 12th April 2022

​We are the community we serve

We are committed to being an inclusive, diverse and flexible workplace where differences are valued. We welcome people of all backgrounds, experience and abilities.

We enable our people to work in ways that work for them and their teams. Working virtually and from different locations including regional locations, staggering work hours and job sharing are just some of the ways our people can work flexibly.

Please contact the Talent Specialist below if you require any adjustments to be made to how you interact with us throughout the recruitment process or would like to discuss flexible work options.

For any enquiries, please email Jack Curran at JACK.CURRAN@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Apply today to register your interest!

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