Introduction

On behalf of our client, Woodside Energy - a Global Energy Company, Brunel is presently recruiting a Contracts Adviser - Corporate Services to independently manage low‑to‑medium risk contracts across the Corporate Services Contracting Category. This will be a 12 month contract located at their 'state of the art' Perth CBD premises.

What are you going to do 

The role will involve delivering value‑accretive outcomes across the full contracting lifecycle, supporting stakeholders including Marketing, Trading & Shipping, Sustainability, Climate & Energy Policy, Corporate Affairs, Legal, Human Resources and Finance.

Pre-Award

  • Plan and execute sourcing activities for Corporate Services contracts, including developing sourcing plans, RFx documentation, tender evaluation and negotiation
  • Lead contract execution for standard engagements and ensure alignment with category strategy and supplier management principles

Post-Award

  • Lead contract operationalisation, handover and management of routine amendments, variations, extensions and claims
  • Monitor contract spend, supplier performance and compliance, facilitate issue resolution
  • Conduct contract close-out and capture lessons learned to inform future sourcing

Additional responsibilities

  • Identify and implement value‑enhancing, cost-saving, or process improvement opportunities
  • Provide commercial insights and market intelligence to support category strategies
  • Support audits, assurance activities and governance reviews
  • Conduct supplier due diligence, including Anti‑Bribery & Corruption and contractor assurance
  • Ensure compliance with contracting standards and maintain accurate contract records and reporting

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Law, Supply Chain OR related discipline (or equivalent experience)
  • Experience managing contracts across the full lifecycle
  • Ability to operate independently within a governed and regulated environment
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation and commercial capability
  • Attention to detail, organisational skills and proficiency in contract management systems
  • Ability to draft, review and manage contracting documentation
  • Demonstrated ethical conduct, accountablity and adapatablity

What we offer 

  • Excellent negotiable day rate!
  • 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, 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 Mandy Hobbs, E: m.hobbs@brunel.net | mb 0413 434 050

Closing: 06 April 2026

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