Specialist Contracts

**About BHP**

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success.

Come and be a part of this success.

**About the Role**:
As the Specialist Contracts in the Planning and Strategy team, you will play a vital role in the development and implementation of WAIO Contracts business strategies, tools, systems, and practices to drive maximum efficiencies and compliance to BHP Contract Management Framework and strengthen vendor relationships.

Accountabilities include:

- Deliveries of WAIO Contracts Team Plan on a Page initiatives to drive productivity and the delivery of outcomes for the WAIO Asset.
- Executions of the standardised and streamlined ways of working for the WAIO Contracts Team with supporting processes, procedures and technology solutions as required.
- Preparations of monthly reporting on Contractor performance provided to the Engineering Leadership Team and the WAIO Asset Level Team with supporting dashboard.
- Preparations of Communications for WAIO Contract Partners (External) and WAIO Contract Owners and Representatives (Internal) to disseminate business information in a professional and transparent manner including day to day management of the WAIO vendors Inbox.
- Provision, preparation and delivery of high quality Contractor Forums.
- Originates, develops, recommends and executes continuous improvement opportunities that are aligned with WAIO Contracts business plan and objectives.
- Conducts presentations and facilitates workshops using storytelling to connect, influence and engage the audience.
- Identifies, engages and manages a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensures conformance with the BHP Charter Values, the BHP OR Documents, Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations.
- Models an overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development.

**Location**:
You will be based in Perth, Western Australia, in the multi-award-winning office tower - ‘City Square’. You will have stunning river views from your modern open plan office, state of the art facilities including virtual whiteboards and video conferencing facilities, 550 bicycle racks with ample lockers, showers and change room amenities and a large outdoor terrace with barbecues.

In this permanent full-time role, you will be working Monday - Friday and offers flexible work arrangements. Occasional site travel is required as necessary.

**About You**:
To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Demonstrated work experience with contract law or contract management.- Tertiary qualification in Procurement/Engineering/Business/Law or similar experience within the mineral resources industry preferred.
- Exceptional engagement and collaboration skills in managing stakeholder relationships.
- Interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
- Strong multi-tasking and organisational management skills.
- Exceptional in the MS Office Suite of products.
- An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment and sustainable development

**About Our Process**:
At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

**Supporting a Diverse Workforce**

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance-based bonuses and a unique BHP employee share program.