Australia, Leederville
Fulltime: 38 hrs a week
Experience: 2-4 Years
Education Level: Academic Bachelor
Infrastructure
Closing: 23 July 2025

Introduction

What are you going to do 

As a Contract Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end establishment of contracts for both major and minor construction works and equipment procurement. You will partner closely with internal project management and operational stakeholders to ensure contractual outcomes are commercially sound and meet governance requirements.

Your role may also extend to supporting the setup of panel arrangements or preferred supplier agreements across a range of goods and services categories.

  • Lead the development and execution of contracts for project-based works and equipment.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare evaluation plans, tender documentation, and bid strategy.

  • Manage the bid process, including bidder briefings, clarification management, and document handling.

  • Facilitate evaluation processes, including compliance checks and commercial assessments.

  • Support legal, commercial, and technical negotiations.

  • Oversee contract drafting, approvals, and final award processes.

  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and frameworks, including Local Buying and Aboriginal Participation strategies.

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Proven experience in project-based works contracts establishment.

  • Strong capability in stakeholder engagement and vendor relationship management.

  • High attention to detail in reviewing and preparing complex documentation.

  • Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Supply Chain, Law, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Sound understanding of Commercial and Contract Law.

  • Familiarity with WA Public Sector procurement policies and practices is highly desirable.

What we offer 

  • 6 Month Contract role
  • 38 hours per week
  • 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.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Darren Leavey

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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.

Do you have questions?

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Darren Leavey

+61 7 3007 7629