Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Contract Administrator on behalf of a premier multinational mining company operating in Papua. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, ensuring full compliance, managing contractor relationships, and optimizing cost efficiencies for major mining operations.

What are you going to do 

  • Oversee end-to-end contract administration, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing commercial contracts and amendments.

  • Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, and KPIs to ensure strict compliance with agreed terms, safety standards, and project schedules.

  • Manage variation orders, scope changes, claims, and dispute resolutions in close coordination with project management and legal teams.

  • Process contractor invoices, rate evaluations, and progress payments in alignment with commercial agreements.

  • Conduct regular risk assessments and commercial audits on operational and vendor contracts.

  • Maintain comprehensive contract documentation, reporting, and tracking within company management systems.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of contract administration/commercial experience, ideally within the Mining, Heavy Industry, EPC, or Oil & Gas sectors.

  • Industry Knowledge: Deep familiarity with contract law, procurement processes, variation management, and claim handling in large-scale field operations.

  • Language: Fluent in English and Bahasa to communicate effectively with multinational management and local contractors.

  • Skills: Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills; proficiency in contract management software and SAP/ERP systems is highly desirable.

What we offer 

  • Global Network and Professional Community: As part of the Brunel family, you will join a vast network of professionals and experts across industries, fostering connections that help you thrive in your career.
  • Commitment to Safety and Excellence: We prioritize safety and operational excellence. In this role, you will play a key part in upholding our safety standards, working closely with the team to ensure a hazard-free and efficient operation.
  • Competitive Salary Package: A highly competitive salary that reflects your experience and skills, designed to motivate and reward top-tier talent like yourself.

Closing: 30 September 2026

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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