Job Description
Contracts Advisor | Maintenance Contracts (Oil & Gas)
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Location: Perth, WA
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Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy
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Roster: Monday-Friday
About the Role n
A leading energy operator is seeking an experienced Contracts Advisor to manage a portfolio of maintenance contracts supporting critical asset operations. This is a key role focused on contract governance, contractor performance, commercial stewardship, and ensuring maintenance services are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
Key Responsibilities n
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Manage the overall performance, governance, and administration of maintenance contracts within your portfolio.
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Develop and implement contract strategies that improve safety, operational performance, contractor productivity, and cost efficiency.
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Drive contractor performance through KPI monitoring, governance reviews, performance incentives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Facilitate contractor performance meetings, service reviews, and governance forums.
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Build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, asset teams, and key internal stakeholders.
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Ensure contractor compliance with HSE requirements and operational excellence standards.
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Provide commercial and financial stewardship, including cost control, budget tracking, invoice verification, and contract reporting.
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Lead pre-award and post-award contract administration activities, including bid strategy development, tender evaluation, negotiations, approvals, amendments, and governance documentation.
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Support maintenance and turnaround activities by ensuring appropriate commercial arrangements and contractor resources are in place.
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Maintain accurate, auditable, and compliant contract documentation and records.
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Identify opportunities to improve contract outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance contractor performance.
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About You n
You are a highly organised and commercially focused contracts skilled with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and experience managing maintenance or operational service contracts in complex industrial environments.
Required Experience n
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Significant experience in contract management, procurement, or commercial advisory roles within Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, or Heavy Industry.
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Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management, including tendering, negotiations, contract administration, and governance.
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Proven experience managing contractor performance, KPIs, service delivery, and commercial outcomes.
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Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, cost control, invoice verification, and contract reporting.
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Ability to effectively influence and engage stakeholders across Maintenance, Operations, Supply Chain, Projects, and Site leadership teams.
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Key Skills Must Have n
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Strong facilitation skills
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Excellent organisational ability
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Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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Nice to Have n
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High emotional intelligence
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Strong relationship-building capabilities
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Eligibility n
Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)
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