Contracts Specialist

Hancock Energy; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hancock Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd (HPPL), seeks a Contracts Specialist for onshore oil and gas projects in Western Australia. This full-time, office-based role is based in West Perth, Monday to Friday.

You will develop contracting strategies, lead tenders, negotiate contracts, and support procurement processes while ensuring compliance and timely management of service providers across the energy sector.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in Contracts and Procurement.
• Experience developing Contract and Procurement systems and processes.
• Experience in scoping development, supplier qualification, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, drafting, award, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contracting strategies aligned with company principles and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop scopes and minimise commercial risks.
• Negotiate, finalise and prepare contracts for execution.
• Lead tender development, bid evaluation and supplier selection.
• Draft, review, and manage contracts and variations.
• Support development of Contract & Procurement processes and systems.
• Develop and maintain accurate records in contract management systems ensuring compliance.
• Provide advice on procurement timeliness and contract obligations.
• Manage service providers.

Skills

Contracts & Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

Hancock Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd (HPPL) established in 2021 with a mandate to seek profitable investment opportunities across the energy value chain. Hancock Energy plays a crucial role in powering Australian businesses by providing reliable and sustainable energy solutions across the nation. They help businesses enhance their efficiency and reduce operational costs, thereby contributing to the overall economic growth and sustainability of Australia’s commercial landscape. To 2025, HPPL has significantly invested in its energy business

Hancock Energy has a full-time opportunity for a Contracts Specialist to join a growing team supporting onshore oil and gas projects throughout Western Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement contracting strategies aligned with company principles and market intelligence.


• Collaborate with technical teams to develop scopes and minimise commercial risks.


• Negotiate, finalise and prepare contracts for execution


• Lead tender development, bid evaluation and supplier selection.


• Draft, review, and manage contracts and variations.


• Support development of Contract & Procurement processes and systems.


• Develop and maintain accurate records in contract management systems ensuring compliancy.


• Provide advice on procurement timeliness and contract obligations.


• Manage service providers.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in Contracts and Procurement


• Proven experience developing Contract and Procurement systems and processes.


• Experience in scoping the development, supplier qualification, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, commercial drafting, contract finalisation, award and administration


• Good supplier management and negotiation skills


• Strong analytical and communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including across technical and commercial teams.


• Oil & Gas beneficial but not essential.


• Office based Mon to Fri in West Perth