Contracts Specialist
Australia, Western Australia, Perth
Experience: 4-6 Years
Mining
Introduction
Brunel is proud to be partnering with a tier one mining business to source an experienced Contracts Specialist for a major projects and sustaining capital portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering large-scale, complex, multi-disciplinary construction packages that support major mine development and sustaining capital works across the Pilbara.
About this role
As the Contracts Specialist, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement and contract management activities across a suite of project scopes. These scopes will include a variety of construction, services, consultancy, and equipment packages, with a strong focus on commercial outcomes, risk mitigation, governance, and supplier performance.
Working closely with project delivery and procurement stakeholders, you will play a key role in supporting the successful execution of major sustaining capital works within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Starting in April 2026, this 12-month contract will be based in Perth CBD, with occasional site travel required.
Key responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Lead sourcing activities including procurement strategy development, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award
- Develop and implement call-off statements of work, panel agreements, and standalone construction, supply, and consultancy contracts
- Manage post-award contract activities including compliance, variations, claims assessment, and dispute resolution
- Build and maintain strong, values-led relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Partner with delivery teams to drive value, reduce risk, and support successful project outcomes
- Collaborate across procurement and wider project teams to leverage existing strategies and identify commercial synergies
- Ensure all procurement and contract management activities align with strict governance, compliance, and commercial standards
- Support a culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Is this you?
- Demonstrated experience in contracts and procurement within large-scale construction, mining, infrastructure, or major capital projects
- Strong capability across tendering, bid evaluation, contract drafting, and negotiation
- Sound understanding of contract law, commercial risk management, and negotiation strategy
- Proven experience managing claims, variations, and commercial disputes, with the ability to drive practical outcomes
- A strong commitment to supporting construction projects safely, particularly within remote or Pilbara-based operations
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across multiple business functions
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, complex project environment
- A proactive, team-oriented approach with a strong focus on culture and collaboration
- Tertiary qualifications in Law, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, or a related discipline
- You must have current right to work to be considered for this role
What we offer
Benefits:
- Work for a tier 1 mining business
- Up to $90 per hour + super dependent on experience
- Salary sacrificing
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Corporate discounts
About Brunel:
Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.
Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 45 years of successful operation.
Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.
Click the link to apply or email your CV to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net