Contracts Administration Officer (Return to Work Opportunity)

Category: Asset Lifecycle

• Be supported as you return to work after an extended break with specialist coaching and mentoring
• 2 Permanent part-time opportunities (job share)
• $91,584 p.a pro-rata + super on offer

Do you find it challenging to return to work after an extended career break? Are you looking for a supportive and flexible employer to re-establish your career?

Whether you are a parent, a carer or seeking to return to work after a career break, we have a fantastic opportunity to support your transition back to work. Water Corporation’s Return to Work program will offer you the right support to help you re-establish your career in your preferred profession. This program also offers you flexible career options that allow you to balance your family’s changing needs and make time for what’s important. This role is hired as a part of this program and those who have been on a career break of about 1 or more years will be prioritised during the recruitment process.

Water Corporation is recognised globally for our performance and innovation to secure water supplies for Western Australia in a changing climate. We’re driven to manage water services sustainably to make WA a great place to live and invest. A role at Water Corporation can unlock the door to ongoing long term career development opportunities; we also support training and development, flexible work arrangements, health and lifestyle programs and generous company benefits. If you share our commitment, then consider Water Corporation as the next step in your career.

About the opportunity

We are excited to offer 2 job share opportunities for Part-Time Permanent Contract Administration Officer within our Asset Planning & Delivery Services team. You will work with the support of Manager Contract administration to deliver effective and efficient record management, document management and control support for major projects and the wider Project Management Business Unit. Your role is pivotal in the delivery of record & document management services to provide operational excellence whilst supporting the teams to meet project plan deliverables. This role will be based in our Leederville office reporting to the Manager Contract administration.

What the role will involve

• Creates appropriate project files within the Quality Document Management System (QDMS) monitors the system to ensure that document recipients fulfil their responsibilities and creating transmittals with Nexus.
• Liaise and work with the relevant major project ‘Alliance’ document controllers and ability to manage multiple Document Management Systems, (EDMS)systems.
• Quality checking of documentation and ability to self -audit/control on behalf of a project team. Assist the team with delivery of record management by distribution of documentation in a timely matter to project stakeholders and team members in line with Project requirements

Your skills and experience

A career gap should not be a barrier to achieve your professional aspirations. Our Return-to-Work program is designed to identify and acknowledge your previous skills and experiences, and help you build new ones. We would love if you have following expertise to optimise our team performance.

• Previous experience in Project administration or record management environment within a large organisation.
• Experience in a Project Environment, Resources Administration Field, Contract Management or Document Control principles and practices.
• Proficient Microsoft suite knowledge
• Strong communication, organisation skills and willingness to learn.
• Experience with working within a highly technical role that requires attention to detail

Real benefits that matter

• Real flexibility with options to work from home, flexible work hours.
• Access to dedicated 1:1 coaching with an expert return to work coach, personalised to your specific requirements.
• Opportunity to network with a peer group of Return-to-Work program participants to share your experience.
• Two well-being days each year to do whatever you need to do to feel good.
• Access to long service leave pro rata after 3 years of service.
• Purchase additional leave of up to 12 weeks or work 4 years at a reduced salary and take the fifth year off as paid leave.

Discover more benefits we offer to support the unique and individual ways our employees live.

Sound like a match? Apply today

If you are ready to return to work and actively looking for your next challenge, this could be it. Submit your application with a cover letter addressing the essential criteria and answering the following questions:

1. Have you had a recent career break? If Yes, for how long and what was the reason?
2. What type of flexibility are you looking for in this role? Eg: Part time, Flexi hours, hybrid working

Applications closes Sunday 6th April 2025

As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete Pre-Employment screening which may include a medical, qualification check police clearance and Australian working rights check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace:

Diversity and inclusion are more than words. They guide us on building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community.

We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, LGBTQIA+ folks and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive work environment to enable people with disability to participate fully in all aspects of employment.

Applicants with disability who require adjustments, or alternative methods of communication in the recruitment process, can contact a Recruitment Officer at recruitment@watercorporation.com.au or 9420 2000.

To read our diversity and inclusion statement, please visit our website