Contracts Adviser - Corporate Services
Australia, Western Australia, Perth
Fulltime: 37.5 hrs a week
Experience: 6-9 Years
Conventional Energy
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
Application process
First Contact
We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.
Scheduling an Interview
After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.
Phone/ Qualification Interview
During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.
Meeting in Real Life
After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.
Application for the Position
Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.
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