Contracts Senior Advisor

Michael Page; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Contracts Advisor in Brisbane with regular FIFO to lead sourcing and contracting across mining operations. You will negotiate high-value service and project contracts, provide expert commercial guidance, and manage risk in a large-scale operational environment, working with site and corporate teams.

You will influence contract strategy, governance and continuous improvement while travelling to operations as required.

Qualifications

• This role requires 8-10+ years' experience in contracts, procurement or commercial roles.
• Demonstrated success leading complex tenders and negotiating high-value contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk, contract law principles and administration.
• Advanced commercial analysis, cost modelling and negotiation capability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement with cross-functional teams.
• Experience preparing executive-level recommendations and approvals.
• Procurement or contracting certifications are a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of sourcing and contracting strategies across operations and capital projects.
• Negotiate high-value contracts, commercial terms and risk allocations.
• Provide expert commercial and contractual advice to project teams.
• Conduct commercial evaluations, cost modelling and risk assessments.
• Draft, review and negotiate contract agreements and amendments.
• Support contract mobilisation, implementation and ongoing management.
• Develop stakeholder relationships across corporate and site teams.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Procurement

Commercial risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Cost modelling

Education

Commerce or Law degree

Job description

The Contracts Senior Advisor will handle high-value commercial contract negotiation and management

Our client is a leading resources organisation with a strong operational footprint and a commitment to safe, sustainable and efficient mining operations. With a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, they partner with industry-leading suppliers and contractors to deliver critical mining, maintenance and capital project outcomes across their business.

As the organisation continues to grow and evolve, an opportunity exists for a highly capable Senior Contracts Advisor to join their Commercial team and play a key role in driving value, managing risk and supporting strategic operational objectives.

Description

Reporting to the Contract Superintendent, the Senior Contracts Advisor will lead the development and execution of sourcing and contracting strategies across a diverse portfolio of operational, maintenance, mining and capital project requirements. Based in Brisbane but with regular FIFO weeks, this role works closely with site and corporate stakeholders and requires regular travel to operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading complex sourcing and tender processes from strategy development through to contract award and execution.
• Negotiating high-value contracts, commercial terms and risk allocation frameworks.
• Providing expert commercial and contractual advice to operational and project teams.
• Conducting commercial evaluations, cost modelling and risk assessments to support decision-making.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contract agreements and amendments.
• Supporting contract mobilisation, implementation and ongoing contract management activities.
• Developing strong stakeholder relationships across corporate and site-based teams.
• Contributing to commercial governance, contracting standards and continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to influence critical commercial outcomes and partner directly with senior operational leaders.

Profile

To be successful, you will be an experienced commercial or contracts professional with a strong track record of delivering complex sourcing and contracting outcomes within mining, resources, construction or heavy industry/project-driven environments.

You will bring:

• 8-10+ years' experience in contracts, procurement or commercial roles.
• Demonstrated success leading complex tenders and negotiating high-value service or project contracts.
• Strong understanding of commercial risk, contract law principles and contract administration.
• Advanced commercial analysis, cost modelling and negotiation capability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience preparing executive-level recommendations and approval submissions.
• A proactive, outcome-focused approach with strong commercial judgement.

Relevant tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain, Law or a related discipline will be highly regarded, as will professional procurement or contracting certifications.

Job Offer

This role offers an opportunity to fill your time with work that really matters, has high value and requires skill and concern. The role pays well on basic salary and comes with a quarterly bonus scheme, and other benefits

For experienced commercial professionals looking to make a meaningful impact and drive value across a large-scale operational environment, this represents an outstanding opportunity to take the next step in your career.