Our client is a mining house based in Brisbane. They have an immediate need for a Contracts Manager or senior Contracts Administrator on a contract basis.
The Contracts Manager (Pre-Award) provides senior contract drafting, negotiation and project management capability to the Contracts function The role is accountable for taking contracts from scope through to execution in accordance with Contractor Management Framework, master contract templates and Delegation of Authority, ensuring commercial and legal interests are protected and contracts reach approval within business timeframes.
Duties are to include
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation
- Contract Formation
- Pipeline and Stakeholder Management
- Corporate Governance
- Capability and Knowledge Transfer
- Continuous Improvement
Ideally, candidates will have the following experience:
· 8–12 years relevant experience in contract drafting and negotiation.
· Experience in the mining or resources industry will be highly regarded.
· Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate complex services and supply contracts from template through to execution with minimal supervision.
· Solid understanding of commercial risk allocation, including liability, indemnities, insurance, liquidated damages and termination, and the ability to explain it plainly to non-commercial stakeholders.
· Experience preparing approval papers within a formal Delegation of Authority framework.
· Ability to become productive quickly and deliver a high volume of output within a short fixed term.
· Demonstrated behaviours consistent with the client's core values and a strong personal commitment to safety.
· Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
· Proficiency in MS Office suite and Pronto (or similar ERP system).
Previous experience working in remote or developing regions, particularly Papua New Guinea, will be highly regarded.
The role is offered on a contract basis, is Brisbane based with travel to site as required.
Interested parties are asked to apply via the Link above