Local Content Specialist

Our client a Global Oil and Gas Major Operator in Perth CBD are currently seeking a Local Content Specialist to join them for a 2-year contract.

**Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to**:
90% Local Content/Aboriginal Contracting / Sustainable and Ethical Procurement Support, Advice, Approvals and Reporting.
- Provide Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Major Capital Projects (MCPs) and/or Operations with the following objectives:

- Work with contract/procurement personnel and contract owner and other relevant internal stakeholder representatives to enhance effectiveness of AIP process/procedure implementation and achievement of Local Content/Aboriginal Contracting / Sustainable and Ethical Procurement actions/outcomes throughout the contracting process, including post award.
- Work with Corp / External Affairs to communicate with external stakeholders (contractors and suppliers, industry association and other partners and government) on AIP/Aboriginal Business opportunities and actions/outcomes.
- Support and enable external supplier events
- Actively participate and coordinate supplier audits to ensure compliance with Modern Slavery / Human Rights legislation, AIP Compliance, NTA compliance/
- Assist Category Management to identify areas of opportunity to enhance Local Content/Aboriginal Contracting / Sustainable and Ethical Procurement actions/outcomes within SCM activities.
- Ensure reporting of Local Content/Aboriginal Contracting / Sustainable and Ethical Procurement actions/outcomes is conducted and seek and pursue opportunities for improving reporting of actions/outcomes.
- Support and facilitate external and internal engagement with business partners and government stakeholders.

10% Local Content/Aboriginal Contracting / Sustainable and Ethical Procurement Support and Advice
- Actively participate in team meetings to enhance understanding of Operations SCM process/procedure and understanding by wider team of AIP/NLC plans, process/procedure and actions/outcomes to enhance cross team support.
- Actively collaborate cross functionally and through community of practices to enhance effectiveness of AIP/NLC planning and delivery, including effectiveness of AIP Local Content/Aboriginal Contracting / Sustainable and Ethical Procurement process/procedure and achievement of actions/outcomes.
- Assist as directed with cross-functional team engagement in defining team strategy, planning and delivery to enhance outcomes and cross-functional support.

**This role is required to**:

- Identify opportunities for Australian industry (including small, regional and Aboriginal business);
- Align procurement and contracting process/procedure to maximize opportunity for Australian industry;
- Assist with initiatives enhancing the capability of businesses; and
- Assist PGPA to engender external stakeholder support for AIP/NLC implementation and actions/outcomes.

**Key Skills and Experience Required**:

- A minimum of 5-10 years experience in a similar role with demonstrable local industry capability knowledge;
- Sound understanding of the Australian Oil and Gas industry and the processes and procedures within;
- Experience in dealing with small, regional and Aboriginal businesses;
- Solid knowledge of government, contracting and general supply chain processes;
- Experience in preparation and co-ordination of clear and concise reporting;
- Experience in public speaking and community engagement;
- Good interpersonal skills and team player capabilities; and
- Confident and clear communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
- Experience in local content / supplier diversity / building business capability.
- Experience in coordination of external stakeholder engagements.
- Experience working with small and minority businesses, experience in working with traditional owner groups

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide.With more than 100 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.