Contracts Specialist

An opportunity has become available with a well-established ASX-listed mining company operating multiple producing assets across Western Australia.

Reporting to a Category Lead and working within an experienced Contracts & Procurement team, this role offers genuine exposure across the full contract lifecycle, supporting a diverse portfolio of operational mining and corporate contracts.

Initially, the successful candidate will support contracts relating to Exploration, Drill & Blast and Heavy Mining Equipment (HME) before transitioning into a broader portfolio covering Services and Corporate categories. Contract values typically range from $200,000 through to $8 million, providing exposure to a broad range of commercial contracts across both pre-award and post-award activities.

As you would expect, day-to-day matters will include:

• Managing end-to-end contract administration across both pre-award and post-award activities
• Preparing and issuing RFQs, RFPs and tender documentation
• Coordinating tender evaluations, commercial assessments and recommendations for award
• Negotiating commercial terms and supporting contract award processes
• Drafting and administering contract documentation in accordance with company policies and governance requirements
• Managing contract variations, claims, extensions and contract close-out activities
• Administering progress claims and supporting payment processes
• Providing commercial and contractual advice to operational and corporate stakeholders
• Participating in supplier and contractor meetings while maintaining productive commercial relationships
• Preparing commercial reporting, contract status updates, variation summaries and other contract documentation
• Working closely with Category Leads and internal stakeholders to deliver value for money while effectively managing commercial risk

About You 

• Contracts Specialist, Contracts Advisor, Senior Contracts Administrator or similar commercial contracts roles
• Managing both pre-award and post-award contracts
• Tendering, RFx management, commercial evaluation and commercial negotiations
• Contract drafting, administration and ongoing contract management
• Managing contract variations, claims and progress payments
• Providing commercial advice to operational stakeholders
• Working within mining, resources, engineering, EPCM or heavy industrial environments
• Managing medium to high-value commercial contracts
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Working within ERP environments, with Pronto experience highly regarded
• Relevant qualifications in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Law or a related discipline will be highly regarded

Particulars

• Location: West Perth
• Travel: Monthly operational site travel required
• Working Arrangements: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm, with one work from home day per week once established
• Employment Type: 6-month contract through Scotford Fennessy
• Full Australian working rights are essential
• Successful applicants will be required to complete standard pre-employment screening as part of the onboarding process

Interested? Please apply confidentially using the relevant button. Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any representation to the client will only occur following a detailed discussion and with your consent.