Contracts Advisor

Gold Fields; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gold producer is seeking a service-oriented contracts professional to manage contract processes for its mining operations. In this hybrid role, you will lead negotiations, oversee contract execution, and ensure effective management. Candidates should have experience in contract management, strong communication skills, and a proven track record in sourcing and negotiation. The company offers competitive benefits, including private health allowance and significant annual leave.

Benefits

Permanent role with a leading gold producer

Private health allowance

Quarterly bonuses up to 10%

5 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Pro rata long service leave after 5 years

Qualifications

• Experience in contract management, ideally in mining, resources, or construction.
• Track record in sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and managing contracts end-to-end.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and knowledge of SAP tools beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage goods and services contracts.
• Identify cost-saving and value-adding opportunities in agreements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape category management strategies.
• Prepare contract documentation and manage variations.
• Maintain strong contractor relationships to reduce commercial risk.

Skills

Strong communication

Contract management

Sourcing and tendering

Collaborative teamwork

Negotiation

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP Ariba

SAP MM

Job description

• Develop and manage goods and services contracts
• Perth based, hybrid working arrangement on a 9-day fortnight
• Fast paced and busy role supporting our 4 mining operations

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a service oriented contracts professional to provide contract management support across Gold Fields Australia’s mining operations in the new year. In this end-to-end role, you’ll lead the process from tender through to contract execution – driving negotiations, overseeing implementation, and ensuring seamless management.

Why You’ll Love Working for Us

• Permanent role with a leading gold producer
• Private health allowance
• Quarterly bonuses up to 10%
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Paid parental leave
• Pro rata long service leave after 5 years

What You’ll Do

• Identify cost‑saving and value‑adding opportunities in all agreements.
• Develop and manage key spend categories in line with company policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to shape category management strategies.
• Prepare contract documentation, award recommendations, and handle variations.
• Maintain strong contractor relationships to reduce commercial risk.
• Live our core values and create a culture where every team member feels supported and valued.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong communication with ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
• Experience in contract management, ideally in mining, resources, or construction.
• Strong track record in sourcing, tendering, negotiation, and managing contracts end‑to‑end.
• Exposure to village services, air charter, logistics and transfers, capital works/projects or similar will be beneficial
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP Ariba and SAP MM advantageous

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we believe great leadership is grounded in empathy, respect, and growth. Join Gold Fields and be part of a company where people, passion, and purpose come together to create enduring value — beyond mining.

Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long‑term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from day one.

We recognise that everyone’s circumstances are unique. We’re always open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can help you balance work, family, and life.

How to Apply

To work for a company that aligns with your purpose, apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

We look forward to receiving your application. Please be patient with us as shortlisting will begin in early January 2026. Have a wonderful break with family in the meantime!