Lead - Contracts

Jurienbaycrc; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13-weeks paid parental leave

On-site gym facilities

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Corporate employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Salary sacrificing scheme

Job summary

CBH Group in Perth CBD is seeking a Lead – Contracts to join our Commercial team within the Project Delivery Group. You will oversee contract management across Sustaining Capital and Expansion projects, guiding tender through close-out and providing practical commercial advice.

This senior role requires experience in tendering, contract formation and administration, strong data-driven decision making and the ability to influence across project teams.

Qualifications

• Proven contract management experience in construction, infrastructure or resource industries.
• Strong understanding of tendering, contract formation and administration.
• Ability to analyse complex commercial matters and provide practical guidance.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills.
• Willingness to verify information, challenge assumptions and identify risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract management activities across Sustaining Capital and Expansion projects, supporting Project Managers from tender through to contract close out.
• Prepare and review tender documents, contract packages, approvals and reporting.
• Oversee and review progress claims, variations, contractual notices and supporting documentation.
• Provide guidance to junior team members and promote consistent contract management practices.
• Analyse complex commercial matters, verify information, identify risks and give practical recommendations.

Skills

Contract management

Tendering

Contract administration

Documentation

Risk assessment

Job description

CBH is a leader in the Australian grain industry and the country’s largest co-operative. Our work has meaning and is creating an exciting future - we’re delivering WA’s grain to the world. Our advanced logistics network stretches across the State, connecting the growers of WA with our customers, and providing opportunities for career growth in different roles and locations.

Ready to make an impact on a global scale with a local company?

We are CBH. We are what you’re looking for.

The Role

We are looking for a Lead – Contracts to join our Commercial team within the Project Delivery Group.

Based in Perth CBD, this role will support contract management across CBH’s Sustaining Capital, and Expansion projects, supporting the teams from tender through to contract close out.

Working closely with project managers, contractors and internal teams, you will provide practical commercial advice, promote consistent contract administration and help ensure decisions are supported by accurate information, appropriate documentation and sound commercial judgement.

This role will suit an experienced contracts professional who is comfortable working in a fast-moving project environment, managing competing priorities and working through complex commercial matters to achieve practical outcomes.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead contract management activities across CBH Sustaining Capital, and Expansion projects, and support Project Managers from tender through to contract close out.
• Prepare and review tender documents, contract packages, approvals and reporting.
• Oversee and review the assessment and administration of progress claims, variations, contractual notices, contract records and supporting documentation with accuracy and care.
• Provide guidance and support to junior members of the contracts team and wider project teams, promoting consistent and effective contract management practices across the portfolio.
• Analyse complex contractual and commercial matters by verifying information, identifying risks and providing clear and practical commercial guidance in line with CBH policies and procedures.

About You:

• Have proven contract management experience, ideally from a contractor-side project perspective across construction, infrastructure or resource industries.
• A strong understanding of tendering, contract formation and administration, including progress claims, variations, schedules, reporting, close out and the detail required to support contract decisions.
• The ability to assess commercial issues using accurate data, supporting documentation and sound judgement to make practical recommendations.
• Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage shifting priorities and a considered, detail focused approach, supported by a willingness to challenge information, verify assumptions and identify potential risks.
• Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to build trusted working relationships and influence practical commercial outcomes.

Why work with CBH?

Work with meaning and being part of something bigger

Play a critical role in moving WA’s grain from paddocks to ports, and on to countries all around the world. With an advanced logistics network and grain trading on a global level, we provide growers with first-class representation in the world’s food supply chain.

We value you

CBH is a large, complex and interesting business. We value autonomy and the unique perspective you offer. The difference you make is seen and recognised.

Your time is important

We know you have family and a life outside of work and we know this is important. We provide the flexibility and work-life balance that allows you to be there for the moments that matter.

CBH offer a range of employee focused benefits aimed to encourage a healthy work life balance, including:

• 13-weeks paid parental leave that can be taken in a flexible way to suit unique family needs;
• Free on-site gym facilities;
• Ongoing training and professional development to support your growth and help you achieve your goals;
• Corporate Employee discounts including travel, health insurance funds and financial services;
• Employee assistance program;
• Salary sacrificing scheme.

We'd love to hear from you

CBH welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, embracing inclusivity and diversity in our workforce.