Contracts Advisor

Airswift; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Contracts Advisor to manage a portfolio of maintenance contracts in the Oil & Gas sector from our Perth, WA location. The role focuses on governance, contractor performance, commercial stewardship and ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective maintenance services.

You will work with asset teams and internal stakeholders to drive performance, negotiate commercial terms, and lead pre- and post-award contract activities.

Qualifications

• Must have significant contract management or commercial advisory experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management including tendering, negotiation and governance.
• Proven ability to influence and engage cross-functional stakeholders across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance, governance and administration of maintenance contracts.
• Develop strategies to improve safety, operations and cost efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs, drive continuous improvement and conduct governance reviews.
• Lead pre-/post-award activities: bids, negotiations, amendments and governance docs.
• Support maintenance/turnaround activities with appropriate commercial arrangements.

Skills

Facilitation

Organisation

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Contracts Advisor | Maintenance Contracts (Oil & Gas)

Location: Perth, WA

Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy

Roster: Monday-Friday

About the Role

A leading energy operator is seeking an experienced Contracts Advisor to manage a portfolio of maintenance contracts supporting critical asset operations. This is a key role focused on contract governance, contractor performance, commercial stewardship, and ensuring maintenance services are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the overall performance, governance, and administration of maintenance contracts within your portfolio.
• Develop and implement contract strategies that improve safety, operational performance, contractor productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Drive contractor performance through KPI monitoring, governance reviews, performance incentives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate contractor performance meetings, service reviews, and governance forums.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, asset teams, and key internal stakeholders.
• Ensure contractor compliance with HSE requirements and operational excellence standards.
• Provide commercial and financial stewardship, including cost control, budget tracking, invoice verification, and contract reporting.
• Lead pre-award and post-award contract administration activities, including bid strategy development, tender evaluation, negotiations, approvals, amendments, and governance documentation.
• Support maintenance and turnaround activities by ensuring appropriate commercial arrangements and contractor resources are in place.
• Maintain accurate, auditable, and compliant contract documentation and records.
• Identify opportunities to improve contract outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance contractor performance.

About You

You are a highly organised and commercially focused contracts professional with strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and experience managing maintenance or operational service contracts in complex industrial environments.

Required Experience

• Significant experience in contract management, procurement, or commercial advisory roles within Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, or Heavy Industry.
• Strong understanding of contract lifecycle management, including tendering, negotiations, contract administration, and governance.
• Proven experience managing contractor performance, KPIs, service delivery, and commercial outcomes.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget management, cost control, invoice verification, and contract reporting.
• Ability to effectively influence and engage stakeholders across Maintenance, Operations, Supply Chain, Projects, and Site leadership teams.

Key Skills Must Have

• Strong facilitation skills
• Excellent organisational ability
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Nice to Have

• High emotional intelligence
• Strong relationship-building capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Eligibility

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia will be considered. (Australia Citizen, PR Holder, or Valid Australia working VISA)