Contracts Management Specialist
3 weeks ago
Aurizon Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Location: Dry Creek - Adelaide, South Australia
About the Role:
Aurizon's presence in South Australia is expanding, and we're looking for a proactive and safety-focused Contracts Management Specialist to oversee contractor performance across operational activities. This role plays a key part in shaping safe, efficient and customer-aligned contractor relationships, while driving performance, compliance and service excellence.
You'll be responsible for managing contractor performance across a designated operational area, maintaining strong working relationships with internal teams and service providers. This includes monitoring contract delivery, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, and supporting long-term contract outcomes through effective communication, reporting and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and championing a safety-first culture across all contractor operations
- Establishing strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors and providers
- Monitoring contractor performance, compliance and delivery against agreed KPIs
- Supporting contractor safety and operational learning through site presence and communication
- Managing contract scope, cost, and variations, ensuring obligations are understood and met
- Maintaining accurate reporting and contributing to long-term contract effectiveness
- Assisting with the setup and transition of new, extended or restructured contracts
About You:
You're a confident communicator with a keen eye for operational detail and the ability to influence and build trust with contractors and stakeholders alike. You thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to maintaining safety, performance and compliance.
To succeed in this role, you'll bring:
- Experience in contractor supervision or contract management (preferred)
- Background in logistics, particularly within trucking or transport companies, or heavy industry
- Strong understanding of safety leadership principles and practices
- Commercial acumen and analytical skills to assess performance and manage variations
- Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills
- A current open 'C' Class Driver's Licence, and comfortable with regular travel between operational sites
- This role may be suitable for a FIFO arrangement from Adelaide, or a DIDO arrangement from Whyalla or Port Augusta, subject to operational requirements
Candidates with experience in the trucking or road transport industry will be highly regarded.
What we offer you:
At Aurizon, we support the development and growth of our employees. With a national portfolio of operations, we offer long-term and exciting career opportunities.
Some of our benefits include:
- Development and growth opportunities
- Access to mentoring and development programs
- Discounts on selected health insurance funds, personal travel, gyms, vehicles and retail brands
- Parental leave program and super booster
About Aurizon:
Aurizon is Australia's largest rail freight operator with integrated landside supply chain solutions and a top 100 ASX company. Each year, we deliver more than 250 million tonnes of Australian commodities right across the country. Aurizon is crucial to the Australian economy, connecting miners, primary producers and industry with international and domestic markets.
At Aurizon, we are proud of our diverse, collaborative, creative and high-performance culture. We celebrate the contribution of every employee and provide opportunities for career development in a dynamic, caring, and inclusive work environment.
To learn about us and our company values, please visit www.aurizon.com.au/careers
Seniority level- Seniority levelNot Applicable
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionOther
- IndustriesRail Transportation
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