Senior Mining Contracts & Procurement Advisor

WorkPac; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WorkPac is seeking an experienced Project Contract Advisor to provide end-to-end support for mining contracts on large-scale projects in Queensland. You'll work with internal stakeholders and external partners, combining on-site engagement with strong governance.

The role requires tertiary qualifications and extensive negotiation experience, with the on-site requirement one week per month. You’ll influence commercial outcomes and drive process improvements across procurement and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, or Supply Chain.
• Extensive experience in mining contract supply negotiation and procurement.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify opportunities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a solutions mindset.
• Proficiency in contract administration and governance processes.
• Current driver's licence and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and executing project agreements in line with company standards and governance requirements
• Supporting procurement processes from scoping and design through to contract award and handover
• Facilitating contractor kick‑off, progress, and handover meetings to ensure contractual obligations are met
• Identifying commercial opportunities and applying sound commercial principles to drive favourable outcomes
• Managing contract administration, including dispute resolution, supplier onboarding, payment term oversight, and insurance compliance
• Collaborating with Commercial, Legal, and Accounts teams to maintain alignment and resolve issues efficiently
• Coaching and mentoring project teams on procurement policies and processes
• Driving process improvements within the Finance & Contracts function to enhance productivity and outcomes

Skills

Contract negotiation

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Contract administration

On-site coordination

Education

Business degree

Law degree

Supply chain degree

Job description

WorkPac is seeking an experienced Project Contract Advisor to provide end-to-end support for mining contracts on large-scale projects in Queensland. You'll work with internal stakeholders and external partners, combining on-site engagement with strong governance.

The role requires tertiary qualifications and extensive negotiation experience, with the on-site requirement one week per month. You’ll influence commercial outcomes and drive process improvements across procurement and finance teams.