Contracts Specialist

Genus Infrastructure Pty Ltd; Perth; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider in Tasmania is seeking a highly motivated Contracts Specialist to join their pre-contract team. The successful candidate will review and negotiate construction contracts, identify risks, and align contracts with project objectives. Applicants should have a degree in Law, Commerce, or Engineering and a minimum of five years' practical experience in a commercial role. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing team that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a contracts role or a commercial role with exposure to contracts.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating construction contracts including EPC or D&C.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews of contracts and tender documentation.
• Identify and elevate contractual and commercial risks.
• Work closely with teams to align technical and commercial inputs.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Risk assessment

Communication

Attention to detail

Legal compliance

Contract management systems

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Law, Commerce, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

GNI is offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Contracts Specialist to join our pre-contract commercial team. The Contract Specialist will play an important role in reviewing and negotiating contracts, particularly during the tender phase. GNI will rely on them to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks in line with enterprise policies. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this position will have responsibility for contracts during the entire contract formation life‑cycle, consistent with GNI's Commercial Procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews of contracts, subcontracts and tender documentation.
• Demonstrate and document compliance with GNI contract review and execution procedures.
• Identify and elevate contractual and commercial risks inconsistent with GNI risk policies, and provide considered recommendations.
• Ensure contracts align with enterprise and project objectives.
• Work closely with engineering, estimating, planning, procurement and legal teams to align technical and commercial contract inputs.
• Provide the post‑contract commercial team with documented risks on hand‑over of executed contracts.
• Facilitate internal review of GNI contractual documents, incorporating stakeholder feedback to ensure comprehensive contract development.
• Engage with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to address contractual queries and promote commercially astute, risk‑aware decision‑making.
• Work with senior team members as required to progress contract negotiations.
• Represent the company in meetings and negotiations, presenting and discussing contract terms and addressing concerns raised by clients or suppliers.

Position Requirements

• Tertiary qualifications in Law, Commerce, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years' experience in a contracts role or a commercial role with exposure to contracts within the construction or infrastructure sector.
• Proven experience reviewing and negotiating construction contracts (preferably including EPC or D&C contracting models), consultancy agreements and subcontracts.
• Familiarity with major construction contract forms (e.g., AS, NEC & FIDIC).
• Solid understanding of the pre‑award contract lifecycle including tender request assessment, contract review, negotiation, execution, hand‑over and close‑out processes.
• Competence in interpreting contract terms and providing commercially sound, pragmatic contractual advice aligned to project and legal objectives.
• Capacity to draft, propose and consider contract amendments quickly, accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct risk assessments and contribute to the development of risk mitigation strategies and risk registers.
• Capacity to work independently, confidently, efficiently and calmly under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with internal stakeholders and external clients.
• Proficiency with document control systems, contract management systems and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated good safety record and knowledge of Work Health and Safety issues.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience preparing and organising documentation for internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and compliance.

The Business

Genus Infrastructure Pty Ltd ("GNI") is a specialist provider of innovative end‑to‑end solutions across multiple sectors in Australia, including Transmission, Distribution, Substation, Communications and Renewable Energy. As a subsidiary of the GenusPlus Group (ASX : GNP), GNI is experiencing high growth and needs experienced people to support its expansion.

Applications

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GenusPlus Group values diversity and inclusion and we strongly encourage women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

A National Police Clearance and a pre‑employment drug, alcohol and health check will be required.

Please note that due to high volumes of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted.