Contract Administrator - Major Industrial Project

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Permanent
  • Negotiable

Location: Wollongong
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until August 2026 (high likelihood of extension)
Hourly Rate: Commensurate with experience, flexible $

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Contract Administrator to support a high-profile industrial client, providing key assistance to a major program.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the largest and most complex infrastructure upgrades in the region, supporting cost control, contract management, and project delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Contract Documentation- Prepare Recommend to Award documentation in collaboration with lead engineers.
  • Progress Claims & Variations- Support the Principal’s Representative in managing contractor claims and variation processes.
  • Forecasting- Assist the Area Manager in the preparation and maintenance of monthly cost forecasts.
  • Change Management- Generate and track change events within Aconex Cost.
  • Purchase Orders- Help compile documentation required for procurement and purchase order generation.

About You:

  • Prior experience in contract administration or cost control within an engineering or project environment.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
  • Confidence working with technical stakeholders across engineering and project management teams.
  • Proficiency in systems such as Aconex (highly regarded but not essential).
  • Qualifications in Business, Engineering, or Project/Contract Management (preferred).

What’s On Offer:

  • A long-term contract with a major capital works project.
  • A supportive and collaborative project team environment.
  • The chance to be involved in a major industrial infrastructure initiative.

If you’re interested in this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply now or email your resume to Sophia.parrelli@talentinternational.com

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Project Design Engineer

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Contract
  • AU$110 - AU$140 per hour
  • Initial 12 month contract (high likelihood of extension)
  • $110 – $140 per hour
  • Wollongong location

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Design Engineer with a Civil/Structural engineering background to join our client a leading ASX listed Manufacturer. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the successful engineering completion of assigned work packages, contributing to significant infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out engineering and design activities
  • Complete engineering investigations, inspections, and analysis of equipment and infrastructure
  • Manage, review, analyse, and deliver external engineering consultant contracts and packages of work to scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Prioritize works to meet project schedules and deadlines
  • Provide technical support to the construction team, including guidance on installation, response to RFIs, and confirmation of site validation techniques
  • Contribute to the development of technical specifications, tenders, and contract packages
  • Maintain good communication and relationships with project team members
  • Ensure that engineering and design work incorporates an adequate level of definition and milestones
  • Actively participate in HSE document reviews & workshops, such as HAZOP, PPA, SIL, CHAIR, etc

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Tertiary Engineering qualification (minimum Bachelor degree) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience managing the engineering aspects of capital projects
  • Experience with engineering design of large infrastructure projects.
  • Experience in a heavy industrial environment or large infrastructure project experience is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of Australian/International Standards related to Civil/Structural design.
  • Proficiency in relevant engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Space Gass, Ansys, etc.).
  • Proven ability to engineer and deliver engineering packages through engineering management.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to safety, health, the environment, and the community.

What they Offer:

  • Opportunity to work on significant infrastructure projects.
  • Be part of a leading Australian company with a strong commitment to its people.
  • A challenging and rewarding role with opportunities for professional development.
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.

If this role sounds like you please APPLY NOW

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APS4 Planner x 3

  • Australia
  • Wollongong
  • Contract
  • Up to AU$43.82 per hour

Talent International is currently recruiting for an APS4 Planner x 3 to work for the Federal Government based in Wollongong, Parramatta & Penrith. The position is a 12-month contract role with the possibility of extension. The role pays $43.82/hr + Super.

7.6 hours per day and 38 hours per week

The role is a team membership position that will work within defined parameters relating to the team’s area of responsibility. The role is accountable under general direction to undertake moderately complex activities and tasks within established procedures and guidance.

The role will apply well-established policy, principles, practices and procedures to achieve outcomes that supports and contribute to the client’s objectives.

The position provides operational and administrative support that is informed and directed by sound knowledge in service delivery areas and undertakes some research and analysis activities.

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

  • Analysing participant records using a range of policies, practice guidance and legislation to make funding decisions in relation to participant plans to help reduce overspending
  • Working with participants and their representatives via telephone communication, to identify current circumstances and spending patterns
  • High-quality record keeping, including competency with IT systems, adhering to process guidelines and standard operating procedures
  • Research and review decisions and manage moderately complex cases with the assistance of staff at a higher classification level
  • Completing administrative and data entry tasks relating to participants
  • Contributing to the achievement of key performance indicators, including planning targets
  • Key skills required include communication and interpersonal skills

(NOTE: The key responsibilities of the role are based on current priorities and may change over time)

Essential criteria

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to manage difficult conversations
  • Competent IT and data analytical skills
  • Time management and ability to prioritise and manage workload
  • Work independently but also able to work effectively in a team
  • Ability to manage multiple participant records at once
  • Must be able to work from the office during the training period

Desirable criteria

  • Background in disability sector, or related field
  • Background in customer service-related roles

If you are interested in this role, please APPLY NOW by submitting your resume in MS Word Format. For further information, you may contact Uvez Ahmed on 0480 806 154 / uvez.ahmed@talentinternational.com for a confidential discussion.

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