Contract Assistant

Contract Assistant – 12 Month Contract – South Metro Depot

We are seeking a Contract Assistant for a 12 Month Max-Term opportunity based in our state-of-the-art South Metro Depot, Forrestdale.

As the Contract Assistant you will be required to facilitate the delivery of effective contract administration services to support the objectives of the business strategy, consistent with accepted commercial standards including timelines, quality, and scope and client satisfaction. To prepare contractual correspondence to contractors and suppliers (local, interstate and overseas).

Your Role in Action

• Coordinate and support contractual administration requirements for contract and technical based work within the team.
• Manage contract management filing systems and be able to manage the contracts document retention system.
• Familiarisation with complex drawings of a technical nature.
• Prepare contractual correspondence to contractors and suppliers (local, interstate and overseas) for related projects.
• Have a working knowledge of the role of Superintendent, Superintendent Representative and Principal in the context of the Australian Standards and be proficient in providing technical support to them.
• Manage and maintain all commercial and administrative contract records for related projects within a team.
• Have a working knowledge of Contract Management Systems.
• Perform general administrative duties as required.
• Support the team peers in respect to developing Contract documentation.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• At least 4+ years’ experience in the commercial contract management and administration field.
• Experience with financial management systems and contract payments including contract variations.
• Contemporary filing systems and document management with emphasis on security and retention of contract documentation.
• Maintaining a database and have the skills to produce reports as required.
• Effective work management skills with the ability to implement corrective and proactive measures as required to ensure required service levels are met.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications Word, Excel and Access.  ERP and/or scheduling/work management systems.
• Understanding and use of Project Management systems and tools.

By joining Western Power, you will contribute to powering a cleaner energy future. We are dedicated to fostering career development and promoting a healthy work-life balance, empowering you to drive innovation as we develop a network that will serve the Western Australian community for generations. You will also benefit from a range of perks and opportunities, including:

• Over 50% of our employment opportunities are driven by career progression.  
• Flexible work arrangements to support part time work, working hours and working from home arrangements. 
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year. 
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership. 
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme. 
• An innovative team culture that's enabling the transition to renewable energy and decarbonisation.
• In addition to standard leave, enjoy three wellness leave days each year.
• Access to end-of-trip facilities at our Perth office and South Metro Depot, perfect for cyclists.
• On-site café available for convenient meals and refreshments throughout the day.
• 22 weeks paid parental leave and 5 days of First Nations cultural leave to support family and cultural connections.

Applications close on 9 March 2026.

We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a WORK180-endorsed employer for women, we are proud of our commitment to inclusion. You can learn more about this through our Reconciliation Action Plan and Disability Access and Inclusion Plan. 

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