Job Description

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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.

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

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You will have solid 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.

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Some site travel may be required from time to time.

To be successful in the role, the following is essential: n

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- Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering, Law, Accounting, Commerce, or related disciplines
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- Strong understanding of principles of contract management and commercial negotiation with practical experience
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- Previous experience or similar role in a blast and haul mining operations context
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- Practical experience in the use of contractual documentation, including goods supply, services and project type of contracts
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- Advanced change management
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- Advanced risk management
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- Large value and complex contracts exposure
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- Advance contracts claim and dispute resolution experience
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- Certificate in Contracts and Commercial Management (e.g. CIPSA, CCMP or CCMAP) is a desirable
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- Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams) and previous experience in SAP
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- National Police clearance
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To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Key responsibilities include: n

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- Managing high-value and complex pre- and post-contract activities, including procurement, contract planning, RfX/ITT processes, claims, variations, extensions, terminations and close-out
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- Interpreting complex contractual obligations and providing specialist commercial advice to manage risk and achieve outcomes
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- Managing contractor performance, insurance requirements and contract registers
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- Developing and implementing practical strategies to manage complex and high-risk contracts
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- Supporting the resolution of contractual disputes, claims and legal matters
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- Collaborating with stakeholders to establish plans, accountability and practical solutions
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- Providing transparent reporting, information flow and presentations to stakeholders and senior management
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What we offer n

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- A permanent position working directly for Karara Mining Limited
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- On-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
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- The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.
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📌 Senior Contracts Specialist (Perth)
🏢 Karara Mining
📍 Perth