The opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our Business Planning & Commercial team in the Perth office.
You will have strong experience engaging with External Contractors and Suppliers to provide day-to-day administration of the Company's service contracting functions and to liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with the Company's contracting and approval procedures / policies.
To be successful in the role, the following is essential:
Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering, Law, Accounting, Commerce, or related disciplines
Strong understanding of principles of contract management and commercial negotiation with practical experience
Previous experience or similar role in a blast and haul mining operations context
Practical experience in the use of contractual documentation, including goods supply, services and project type of contracts
Advanced change management
Advanced risk management
Large value and complex contracts exposure
Advance contracts claim and dispute resolution experience
Certificate in Contracts and Commercial Management (e.g. CIPSA, CCMP or CCMAP) is desirable
Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams) and previous experience in SAP
National Police clearance
To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.
Key Duties:
Managing high value / complex pre-contract and post-contract activities, including but not limited to procurement needs analysis, the implementation of contracting planning;
Review and development of scope of works; Rfx or ITT document preparation, submission, receipt, evaluation and award recommendation;
Progress claim and contractual claim assessment, contract variations, extension, termination or close out
Interpreting complex contractual requirements and obligations
Managing primary contractor and contractor performance
Providing specialist commercial advice and developing implementing practical strategies to manage complex / high risk contracts
Management of contractor insurance and contracts register
Assisting in the management of any disputes or contractual legal matters
Working with stakeholders to develop planning, actions and accountability
Developing problem solving plans with stakeholders and driving solutions initiatives
Transparent information flow, presenting to stakeholders
Mentoring and developing junior contracts administrators as required
About Karara Mining
Located 200 km south-east of Geraldton in the Shire of Perenjori, Western Australia, Karara has an expected mine life of 30+ years. The operation includes a large open pit mine, complex ore processing and beneficiation plant and significant infrastructure and logistics networks.
As part of the logistics network, Karara owns and operates 80km of railway between Tilley Junction and the Karara mine site, linking the Karara Export Terminal at the Port of Geraldton, able to handle up to 16 Mtpa of export product from a dedicated berth, with associated rail and train unloading infrastructure.
Additional Benefits:
1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing
Eco-walking / jogging trail in a natural bush setting, swimming pool, mini golf, tennis, cricket, volleyball facilities
We are a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip
Family friendly rosters provide for you to spend more time at home and less time travelling
Being closer to Perth, the mid-west offers a more temperate climate than the Pilbara region
To learn more about us, please visit www.kararamining.com.au
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