Contract Specialist | Kewdale

Pacific Energy; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Remuneration package

Nine-day fortnight

17 weeks parental leave

Wellbeing reimbursements

Referral bonus

Salary sacrifice options

Training and progression

Job summary

Pacific Energy, an Australian leader in renewable energy solutions, seeks a Contracts Manager to support major projects in Perth. You will manage end-to-end contract formation and administration, navigate complex commercial matters, and oversee governance, risk and financial oversight for high-risk contracts.

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Contracts, you will develop procurement documentation, monitor performance, and lead negotiations to maximise value while ensuring policy compliance and

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills for stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with procurement documentation.
• Analytical, research and evaluation skills for contract performance.
• Understanding of resources sector and renewable energy domain is valued.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate a broad range of contracts including Projects, Operations and Corporate.
• Manage end-to-end contract formation and administration, including Framework Agreements.
• Lead medium- to high-risk contracts with governance, risk and financial oversight.
• Develop and maintain contract management plans and procurement documentation.
• Monitor contract performance and expenditure against budgets and objectives.
• Prepare contract strategies and recommendations for the Contract Board.
• Ensure compliance with policies and maximize value and quality outcomes.
• Identify and mitigate contract risks and lead complex negotiations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Job Category: Commercial,Other

Pacific Energy is an Australian market leader in the provision of sustainable distributed energy. Our purpose is to transition the world to a clean energy future.

As Australia’s only end-to-end provider of all renewable energy technologies, with proven experience integrating solar, wind, battery energy storage and green hydrogen into new and existing systems, we deliver industry firsts that are leading the clean energy transition.

Job Description

Be the difference at Pacific Energy

At Pacific Energy, we know that diverse backgrounds, industry expertise, and unique skill sets are the driving force behind innovation. We value diverse ideas, backgrounds and experience.

Join us and contribute to major renewable energy projects that are shaping Australia's energy future. In this role, you'll manage medium- to high-risk contracts, navigate complex commercial matters, and uphold strong governance standards while helping to strengthen a growing supply chain team.

Why Join Us

• Full-time, permanent opportunity with free on-site parking in Kewdale
• Fantastic remuneration package
• Enjoy a nine-day fortnight option and flexible working arrangements
• Parental benefits, including 17 weeks of paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Health and wellness reimbursements
• Employee referral bonus
• Salary sacrifice options for superannuation, vehicles and education
• Ongoing training, career development and progression opportunities, and much more!

Innovate Energy, Inspire Change - With Someone Like You!

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Contracts, you'll play a key role in supporting project success through:

• Negotiating a broad range of contracts, including Projects, Operations and Corporate
• Managing end-to-end contract formation and administration, including Framework Agreements.
• Leading and overseeing medium- to high-risk contracts and categories, ensuring strong governance, risk management, performance monitoring and financial oversight.
• Developing and maintaining contract and category management plans, including procurement documentation for higher-risk agreements.
• Monitoring and analysing contract performance and expenditure to ensure alignment with budgets and business objectives.
• Preparing and presenting contract strategies and award recommendations to the Contract Board.
• Ensuring compliance with contract management policies and providing expert guidance to maximise value and quality outcomes.
• Identifying, assessing and reporting contract risks, while implementing effective mitigation strategies.Developing negotiation strategies and leading complex commercial negotiations.

Be Part of the Solution

• Extensive relevant contracts management experience.
• Degree qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Law or Engineering, with AIQS, RICS or similar accreditation preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to consult, negotiate and build effective relationships across a range of stakeholders.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare procurement and technical documentation.
• Well-developed analytical, research and evaluation skills, with the ability to identify practical solutions to complex issues.
• Understanding of the resources sector, with renewable energy sector experience highly regarded.

Eligibility

To be considered for this role, you must have permanent full working rights in Australia.

For more information, visit www.pacificenergy.com.au/careers.