Karara Mining Limited (KML) is an Ansteel Group company formed as a joint venture with Gindalbie Metals Limited. Ansteel is one of the largest iron ore producers and steel makers in China. Located 200km south-east of Geraldton, Western Australia, Karara is the largest mining operation and the first major magnetite mine in the Mid-West. It produces a premium, high-grade concentrate product for export to steelmakers.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our Business Planning & Commercial team in the Perth CBD office.

In this role you will need a strong experience engaging with External Contractors and Suppliers to provide day-to-day administration of Karara’s service contracting functions, ability to liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with the contracting and approval procedures/policies with the delivery of services while protecting the company’s commercial interests.

Some site travel may be required from time to time.

To be successful in the role, the following is essential:

• Degree Qualifications in Law, Accounting, Commerce, Engineering or related disciplines
• Sound understanding of the principles and practice of Contracts Management with practical experience
• Demonstrated commercial contracts management and administration experience in similar role
• Practical experience in the use of contractual documentation in Commodity, Service and Project type contracts
• Sound comprehension of the Contracts/Commercial Law and application
• Past exposure to Mining industry in similar role with experience using SAP is beneficial
• National Police clearance

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work permanently in Australia.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensure contractors adhere to business safety policies, procedures and code of practices
• Ensure procurement and contracting process are in accordance with business policies, procedures and best practices
• Managing RFx and formal tender process including but not limited to scope of work review, budget and historical spent analysis, identified potential risks and opportunities, development of sourcing strategy, prequalification, ITT preparation, issuance and receipt
• Managing tender clarification, non-conformance qualifications and exceptions
• Reviewing contractors rate built and conducting cost review and analysis
• Conducting contract negotiation, evaluation, recommendation and contract award
• Facilitation of post contract award including but not limited to the development of mobilisation strategy, HESQ Management Plan and CRAW
• Effective management of contractors to ensure that goods, services and projects are delivered in line with the agreed terms and conditions
• Coordinating and administering contracts revisions, progressing claims and preparation of contract variations
• Interpreting contractual documentation and provide support and advice to Site
• Managing evaluation and negotiation of contractual claims
• Development of contractual correspondence, Contracts Weekly and Quarterly Reports within the specified timeframe
• Maintaining commercial register including correspondence, bank guarantees, progress claims, variations and insurances
• Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders ensuring they remain informed and engaged (i.e., to conduct regular meetings with the internal and external stakeholders if required)
• Effective document and data management
• Actively identify opportunities for business or process improvement

About Karara Mining

Located 200 km south-east of Geraldton in the Shire of Perenjori, Western Australia Karara has an expected mine life of 30+ years. The operation includes a large open pit mine, complex ore processing and beneficiation plant and significant infrastructure and logistics networks. As part of the logistics network Karara owns and operates 80km of railway between Tilley Junction and the Karara mine site, linking the Karara Export Terminal at the Port of Geraldton, able to handle up to 16 Mtpa of export product from a dedicated berth, with associated rail and train unloading infrastructure.

As well as:

• 1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing
• Eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting, swimming pool, mini golf, tennis, cricket, volleyball facilities,
• We are a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip
• Family friendly rosters provide for you to spend more time at home and less time travelling
• Being closer to Perth the mid-west offers a more temperate climate than the Pilbara region

To learn more about, please visit www.kararamining.com.au