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 robust 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

📌 Senior Contracts Specialist (Perth)
🏢 Karara Mining
📍 Perth