Introduction

Our client is an Engineering company delivering specialist Design & Construct solutions to the mining sector. They partner with major miners and EPCM providers to deliver processing plant upgrades, Non-Process Infrastructure (NPI), and sustaining capital works.

They are seeking a commercially minded Contracts Administrator to support contract review, administration, commercial governance, and project delivery outcomes.

What are you going to do 

  • Reviewing, interpreting, and administering client, subcontractor, and supplier contracts
  • Supporting contract departures, clarifications, amendments, and negotiation preparation
  • Identifying legal, commercial, and contractual risks and recommending mitigation strategies
  • Assisting with tender and pre-contract documentation, including terms and conditions, scope alignment, and commercial compliance
  • Supporting management of contract correspondence, notices, variations, claims, and extensions of time
  • Working with project delivery teams to ensure contractual obligations are understood and managed
  • Maintaining accurate contract registers, commercial records, and supporting documentation
  • Supporting subcontractor engagement, contract formation, and ongoing administration
  • Assisting with review of pricing, scope, schedule, and delivery obligations from a commercial risk perspective
  • Liaising with internal stakeholders, clients, suppliers, and external legal advisers
  • Contributing to improved commercial processes, governance, and contract management practices

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Experience in contracts administration, commercial administration, legal contracts support, or a similar role
  • Strong legal experience, including contract review, contract drafting support, risk identification, and commercial negotiation support
  • Previous exposure to engineering, construction, resources, mining, infrastructure, or project delivery environments
  • Ability to interpret contract terms, scope documents, schedules, commercial clauses, and project obligations
  • Experience with D&C, EPC, EPCM, or sustaining capital project environments
  • Tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, Commerce, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline (desirable)

What we offer 

  • Modern CBD office
  • Supportive team environment
  • Social Club - regular team events & outings
  • Office wellbeing - HIIT & Pilates classes / Massages

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, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Michael Garcia m.garcia@brunel.net

Closing: 11 June 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.

Welcome to Brunel

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