Karara Mining Limited (KML) is an Ansteel Group company. 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.

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

You will have strong experience engaging with External Contractors and Suppliers to provide day-to-day administration of the Company’s service contracting functions and to liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with the Company’s contracting and approval procedures/policies.

Some site travel may be required from time to time.

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

• Relevant Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering, Law, Accounting, Commerce, or related disciplines
• Strong understanding of principles of contract management and commercial negotiation with practical experience
• Previous experience or similar role in a blast and haul mining operations context
• Practical experience in the use of contractual documentation, including goods supply, services and project type of contracts
• Advanced change management
• Advanced risk management
• Large value and complex contracts exposure
• Advance contracts claim and dispute resolution experience
• Certificate in Contracts and Commercial Management (e.g. CIPSA, CCMP or CCMAP) is a desirable
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams) and previous experience in SAP
• National Police clearance 

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

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing high-value and complex pre- and post-contract activities, including procurement, contract planning, RfX/ITT processes, claims, variations, extensions, terminations and close-out
• Interpreting complex contractual obligations and providing specialist commercial advice to manage risk and achieve outcomes
• Managing contractor performance, insurance requirements and contract registers
• Developing and implementing practical strategies to manage complex and high-risk contracts
• Supporting the resolution of contractual disputes, claims and legal matters
• Collaborating with stakeholders to establish plans, accountability and practical solutions
• Providing transparent reporting, information flow and presentations to stakeholders and senior management

What we offer

• A permanent position working directly for Karara Mining Limited
• Attractive salary
• Short term incentive plan (Bonus)
• On-the-job training opportunities and development programs to further your technical and leadership skills
• The ability to salary sacrifice flights, parking, super and novated leasing etc.

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