Senior Contracts Specialist

Temporary contract to 31 December 2026, with potential to extend.

We are seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to support sustaining capital projects for a major energy infrastructure organisation.

This opportunity would suit a commercially focused contracts professional with approximately 5-8 years' experience working across project-based contracts, ideally within energy, utilities, resources or infrastructure.

• Manage the contract lifecycle, including tendering, award, administration and close-out.
• Prepare and review scopes of work, tender documentation and contractual terms.
• Manage variations, claims, extensions and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor contractor performance and contractual compliance.
• Identify commercial risks and provide advice to project stakeholders.
• Work closely with project delivery, engineering and procurement teams.

• 5-8 years' experience in contracts or commercial management.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law, Procurement, Contract Management or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting sustaining capital projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial risk.
• Experience managing contractors, variations, claims and negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

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