Contracts Specialist – Onshore WA Energy Projects

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

Job summary

Hancock Energy, a Western Australia–based onshore energy focus, seeks a Contracts Specialist to drive contracting strategies and procurement excellence. You will collaborate with technical teams, lead tender processes and manage contract administration across oil and gas projects in WA.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in contracts/procurement, strong negotiation, supplier management, and superb interpersonal skills, with office-based work in West Perth.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in Contracts and Procurement.
• Experience developing contract and procurement processes.
• Experience scoping the development, supplier qualification, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, commercial drafting, contract finalisation, award and administration.
• Good supplier management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with cross-functional teams.

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.
• Contract administration.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Hancock Energy, a Western Australia–based onshore energy focus, seeks a Contracts Specialist to drive contracting strategies and procurement excellence. You will collaborate with technical teams, lead tender processes and manage contract administration across oil and gas projects in WA.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in contracts/procurement, strong negotiation, supplier management, and superb interpersonal skills, with office-based work in West Perth.