Senior Contracts Specialist

Karara Mining Limited (KML) is an Ansteel Group company. Ansteel is one of the largest iron ore producers and steel makers in China. Located 200km south-east of Geraldton, Western Australia, Karara is the largest mining operation and the first major magnetite mine in the Mid-West. It produces a premium, high-grade concentrate product for export to steelmakers.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Specialist to join our Business Planning & Commercial team in the Perth CBD 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.

Some site travel may be required from time to time.

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 a 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 responsibilities include:

Managing high-value and complex pre- and post-contract activities, including procurement, contract planning, RfX/ITT processes, claims, variations, extensions, terminations and close-out

Interpreting complex contractual obligations and providing specialist commercial advice to manage risk and achieve outcomes

Managing contractor performance, insurance requirements and contract registers

Developing and implementing practical strategies to manage complex and high-risk contracts

Supporting the resolution of contractual disputes, claims and legal matters

Collaborating with stakeholders to establish plans, accountability and practical solutions

Providing transparent reporting, information flow and presentations to stakeholders and senior management

What we offer

A permanent position working directly for Karara Mining Limited

Attractive salary

Short term incentive plan (Bonus)

On-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills

* The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.

To learn more about, please visit www.kararamining.com.au