Contracts Specialist (2 Positions)

Join a major lithium mining operation in Western Australia, supporting the delivery of a capital expansion project. This is an opportunity to contribute to a significant project within the mining and resources sector, working alongside project delivery, procurement and engineering teams.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager – Procurement & Contracts, you will manage the end-to-end administration of construction and services contracts, from tendering and contract award through to variations, claims management and close-out. You will provide commercial and contractual guidance to stakeholders, helping ensure contractual obligations are met, risks are managed, and project objectives are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tendering, bid evaluations and contract award recommendations.
• Administer construction and services contracts in line with contractual terms and project requirements.
• Assess contractor progress claims, payment schedules and supporting documents.
• Manage variations, site instructions and contract amendments.
• Assess extensions of time, delay claims and contractual entitlements.
• Draft contractual notices, correspondence and responses to contractor submissions.
• Maintain accurate contract registers and commercial records.
• Monitor contractor performance, compliance, insurances and contractual obligations.
• Liaise with project engineers and construction teams on commercial matters and cost forecasting.
• Coordinate contract close-out, completion certificates and the release of retentions or bank guarantees.

About You

You are an experienced contracts professional with a strong construction contract administration background.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Proven construction contract administration experience, ideally in mining, resources or capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract terms, commercial risk and contract management.
• Experience in tendering, contract awards, variations, progress claims and extensions of time.
• Strong written communication skills, including drafting contractual notices and correspondence.
• The ability to assess claims, identify risks and provide commercial advice.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with experience using contract management or procurement systems.
• A relevant degree in Construction, Law, Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Availability to work a FIFO roster in a mining environment.

Why This Role

• $160,000 plus super.
• Family friendly 8:6 swing.
• Work within Western Australia's mining and resources sector.
• Support a significant capital expansion project.
• Collaborate with procurement, engineering and construction teams.
• Apply your commercial expertise in a dynamic mining environment.

If you have strong construction contract administration experience and are seeking your next FIFO opportunity, Clarity Partners welcomes your application.