Introduction

We are partnering with a leading global mining organisation to source an experienced Contracts Specialist to join their high-performing Water category team, supporting a portfolio of sustaining capital construction projects across Western Australia.

What are you going to do 

You will play a key role in end-to-end contract management across critical water infrastructure works, operating under a structured Master Construction Agreement (MCA) framework and supporting projects from sourcing and tendering through to live contract management, claims, and dispute resolution.

About the Role

Working within a collaborative procurement and delivery environment, you will be responsible for:

  • End-to-end contract and procurement activities for sustaining capital construction projects within the Water portfolio
  • Supporting complex projects by providing trusted commercial and contractual advice to project delivery teams
  • Leading sourcing and tendering activities, including program development under a Master Construction Agreement
  • Preparing recommendations to award (RTA's) based on detailed commercial and schedule analysis
  • Drafting, negotiating and conforming Statements of Work and special contractual conditions
  • Managing live contracts including compliance, variations, claims assessments and dispute resolution
  • Identifying and escalating material commercial or legal risks where required
  • Building strong, partnership-style relationships with contractors to drive quality outcomes and fair risk allocation
  • Working within strict governance and compliance frameworks while influencing positive commercial behaviours
  • Managing a pipeline of business-critical projects and supplier relationships
  • Contributing to a psychologically safe, values-driven team culture

Essential skills and knowledge 

You are an experienced contracts or procurement professional with strong exposure to construction project environments, ideally within large-scale mining, resources, infrastructure, or hydrocarbon projects.

You will bring:

  • 5+ years' experience in contracts/procurement roles supporting complex construction projects is highly desirable
  • Strong experience in contract formation, tendering, negotiation, and post-award contract management
  • Demonstrated capability in drafting contractual documents, special conditions and managing departures
  • Experience assessing claims, managing disputes, and interpreting construction schedules and scopes
  • A Quantity Surveying background or strong construction commercial experience will be highly advantageous
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence, educate and work closely with delivery teams and contractors
  • Strong commercial acumen with an eye for risk, governance and value creation
  • Experience working within structured contract frameworks such as panel agreements or MCA-style arrangements (advantageous)
  • A collaborative, resilient approach and the ability to operate autonomously while managing competing priorities

What we offer

Benefits:

  • Work for a tier 1 mining business
  • Up to $90 per hour + super
  • 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.

Click the link to apply or email your CV to Michael Shirley at m.shirley@brunel.net

Closing: 27 February 2026

Apply Now

Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-276791

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Corporate recruiter

Michael Shirley

+61 8 9429 5640

Contact

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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