Contracts Specialist

Osborne Park, WA, Australia, 6017

Full Time

Mineral Resources Limited (MinRes) is a leading Australian based diversified mining service, contracting, processing and commodities production company. MinRes' unique and robust business model, coupled with its industry position as the mining services provider of choice, has ensured a reputation for delivering the highest quality services in the specialist fields of minerals processing, contract crushing mine ownership and operation to name a few.

MinRes remains at the forefront of its craft, and this allows for a strong culture of innovation which continues to foster the development of significant potential new revenue streams, through diversification via commodities including Iron Ore and Lithium amongst others as well as in our mine contracting service offerings that range from construction, contract mining and crushing, power generation, bulk material handling via our road, rail and port assets to camp and facilities management.

MinRes is currently seeking a **Contracts Specialist** to join our Legal and Commercial Division based in our Head Office in Osborne Park. The primary purpose of the Contracts Specialist is to carry out contract management and contract administration responsibilities for client contracts and subcontract agreements on behalf of the MinRes group.

**Key Responsibilities include;**
- Prepare and finalise MinRes group contracts and sub-contracts.
- Manage contract claims, variations, and disputes.
- Provide contracting advice and support to business unit managers and project/operations managers
- Draft contract related correspondence as required.
- Review tender commercial documents and prepare contract non-conformance submissions.
- Ensure commercial management activities are conducted in accordance with MinRes’ corporate governance framework and policies.
- Uphold documentation standards by ensuring contract documentation is properly completed and executed and that sufficient and appropriate records are kept.
- Ensure that Business Unit/project stakeholders are aware of the requirements of the contract and assist the Business Units/Projects to address contractor performance.
- Assist with resolving disputes between the company and clients / subcontractors.

**Role Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualifications in either Law, Business or Commerce.
- Knowledge and understanding of contracts and commercial/legal principles.
- Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience working in a legal role or contracts related role in a corporate environment (mining or mining services industry preferred).
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills.

You will take pride in delivering high quality work and creating positive relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally. The successful employee will represent our business with pride and behave in a way that upholds our brand and culture.

This is an opportunity to establish an exciting career path that only a dynamic mining services company can provide.

**And then there’s the extra benefits**

We look after our people because they’re the ones looking after our business. That means a range of additional benefits for choosing MinRes including:

- Competitive salary
- Quarterly cash bonuses
- Great Employee Share plans - MyShare
- Employee discounts and offers
- Physical and mental health programs
- Salary packaging

Ready for your next challenge? Make a fresh start with MinRes.

We have moved to state-of-the-art new offices in Osborne Park which feature leading edge office fit-out and technology, a gym, café, and restaurant and have easy access to public transport - join us for this exciting development

Mineral Resources Limited is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply