Contracts Specialist — Energy Projects & Procurement

Zenith Energy; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Discretionary bonus scheme

Up to 8 weeks paid parental leave

Novated leasing options

$4,000 employee referral bonus

Study Support Program and ongoing职业发展

Job summary

Zenith Energy is a leading independent power producer in Australia, seeking a Contracts Specialist to join the Project Services team at the Rivervale Head Office. You will support development, procurement, negotiation and administration of contracts throughout the lifecycle.

This role requires experience in contracts, procurement or commercial work, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management, and the ability to manage risks across major projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in contracts, commercial, procurement or project services.
• Experience within construction, mining, energy, infrastructure or major projects.
• Experience managing the full contract lifecycle: tendering, formation, negotiation, administration and close-out.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, procurement processes and commercial principles.
• Ability to interpret contractual terms and apply sound commercial judgement.
• Experience preparing and reviewing tender documentation, contracts, purchase orders, claims, variations and contractual correspondence.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to identify commercial and contractual risks.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and high volumes of documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage contractual matters per Zenith’s project services and governance requirements.
• Prepare, issue and manage RFQs, ITTs, tender documents, contracts and purchase orders.
• Support contract formation, negotiation, administration and close-out.
• Review progress claims, variations and contractual correspondence.
• Coordinate formal contractual notices to contractors and suppliers.
• Monitor TQs and RFIs issued to clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Maintain procurement and contracting documentation, registers and matrices.
• Identify and manage commercial and contractual risks.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, suppliers, contractors and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to improvements in contracting practices, templates, processes and governance frameworks.

Skills

Contracts

Procurement

Project services

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Education

Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Commerce, Business, Law, Procurement, Engineering, Project Management or related discipline

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

Zenith Energy is a leading independent power producer in Australia, seeking a Contracts Specialist to join the Project Services team at the Rivervale Head Office. You will support development, procurement, negotiation and administration of contracts throughout the lifecycle.

This role requires experience in contracts, procurement or commercial work, with strong negotiation and stakeholder management, and the ability to manage risks across major projects.