Strategic Mining Contract Advisor

Newmont Australia; Shire Of Boddington; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Modern camp accommodation

Health programs

Learning & leadership training

Exposure to mining technologies

Career opportunities

Job summary

Newmont Australia offers a permanent hybrid role at Boddington Gold Mine as Advisor, Contract Management. You will act as a trusted commercial partner supporting site operations through strategic supplier and contractor relationships.

You will lead contract lifecycle management, including variations and renewals, provide commercial guidance on scope development, risk, and cost optimisation, while ensuring governance and continuous improvement across procurement systems.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law or equivalent.
• Experience in contract management, procurement, supply chain or commercial roles within mining or heavy industry.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, procurement practices and supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational teams to deliver commercially sound contractor and supplier outcomes.
• Lead sourcing and tendering activities, market engagement, evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Manage contracts lifecycle including variations, renewals, claims and dispute resolution.
• Provide commercial guidance on scope development, onboarding, risk management and cost optimisation.
• Maintain compliance with procurement policies and contract management systems while driving improvements.

Skills

Contract management

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Procurement

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce/Law

Tools

SAP

ARIBA

Job description

Newmont Australia offers a permanent hybrid role at Boddington Gold Mine as Advisor, Contract Management. You will act as a trusted commercial partner supporting site operations through strategic supplier and contractor relationships.

You will lead contract lifecycle management, including variations and renewals, provide commercial guidance on scope development, risk, and cost optimisation, while ensuring governance and continuous improvement across procurement systems.