Contracts Superintendent

Southern Forests Employment Hub; Bunbury; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

On-site accommodation and meals

Job summary

Southern Forests Employment Hub in Bunbury, WA, is seeking a Commercial Superintendent to provide leadership across financial and commercial activities, supporting safe, efficient and financially sustainable site operations.

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, with a dotted reporting line to the Commercial Manager, you will oversee contract performance, commercial governance, cost management and financial planning.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or Law.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Significant experience in commercial management, contract management, financial management or a similar leadership role.
• Experience in the mining industry, preferably in a site-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, contractual models and contract interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial negotiations, formal correspondence and dispute resolution processes.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost management and financial performance reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex commercial information into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to lead, coach and develop a team.
• A proactive, self-starting approach, with the ability to anticipate issues and identify opportunities for improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management activities, ensuring effective commercial governance and contract performance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control and capital management processes.
• Analyse commercial and financial performance, identify trends and provide actionable insights to support operational decisions.
• Review and interpret commercial contracts, contractual models and obligations, and support commercial negotiations.
• Prepare formal correspondence and manage contractual issues, disputes and resolution processes.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives and opportunities to improve commercial performance and create value across site operations.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, financial governance requirements and relevant reporting obligations.
• Prepare and present commercial reports, presentations and technical analyses.
• Facilitate meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders to address commercial matters.
• Lead, coach and develop the Commercial team, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract management

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Mining industry experience

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or Law

CA or CPA qualification

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Commercial Superintendent to provide leadership across financial and commercial activities, supporting safe, efficient and financially sustainable site operations.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Project Manager, with a dotted reporting line to the Commercial Manager, you will oversee contract performance, commercial governance, cost management and financial planning. Working closely with operational leaders and senior management, you will manage commercial risks, identify improvement opportunities and support informed operational and financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead contract management activities, ensuring effective commercial governance and contract performance.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost control and capital management processes.
• Analyse commercial and financial performance, identify trends and provide actionable insights to support operational decisions.
• Review and interpret commercial contracts, contractual models and obligations, and support commercial negotiations.
• Prepare formal correspondence and manage contractual issues, disputes and resolution processes.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives and opportunities to improve commercial performance and create value across site operations.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, financial governance requirements and relevant reporting obligations.
• Prepare and present commercial reports, presentations and technical analyses.
• Facilitate meetings with internal teams and external stakeholders to address commercial matters.
• Lead, coach and develop the Commercial team, promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Law or a related discipline.
• CA or CPA qualification.
• Significant experience in commercial management, contract management, financial management or a similar leadership role.
• Experience in the mining industry, preferably in a site-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, contractual models and contract interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial negotiations, formal correspondence and dispute resolution processes.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cost management and financial performance reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex commercial information into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Proven leadership capabilities, including the ability to lead, coach and develop a team.
• A proactive, self-starting approach, with the ability to anticipate issues and identify opportunities for improvement.

Why This Role

• Competitive remuneration of $210,000 + superannuation.
• 5:2 / 4:3 roster. 12 hour days.
• South West, WA location with DIDO arrangements.
• Company vehicle provided.
• On-site accommodation and meals provided.
• The opportunity to influence commercial outcomes and drive operational improvements.