Contracts Superintendent — Hunter Valley Mining Leader

Hvo; Singleton Council; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Yearly bonus

Relocation assistance

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

HVO is seeking an experienced Contracts Superintendent to lead the Contracts function and optimise outcomes for the site. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will drive contract strategy, renewals, and new contracts for capital scopes and services.

You will steer tender processes, negotiate terms with contractors, and apply commercial judgement to support safe, efficient and cost-effective operations at the Hunter Valley site.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in business/commerce or related field.
• Experience leading contracts function in resources sector (preferred).
• Experience managing tenders, evaluation & negotiation of tenders, development of contracts, and contractor management.
• Ability to apply commercial acumen to business decisions.
• Strong influencer and negotiation skills with analytical problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead Contracts function to optimise contracted outcomes for HVO.
• Drive a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement and compliant with processes.
• Provide strategic contracts advice to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage timelines to renew contracts and create new contracts for capital scopes and services.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

SAP

Education

Business/Commerce degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

HVO is seeking an experienced Contracts Superintendent to lead the Contracts function and optimise outcomes for the site. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will drive contract strategy, renewals, and new contracts for capital scopes and services.

You will steer tender processes, negotiate terms with contractors, and apply commercial judgement to support safe, efficient and cost-effective operations at the Hunter Valley site.