Contracts Advisor

We are seeking a proactive Contracts Administrator to join a leading mining operator for a 6‑month contract based in Brisbane. This role is dedicated primarily to post‑award contract management, ensuring the smooth execution, compliance, and performance of key supplier and contractor agreements that are critical to ongoing mining operations.
You’ll play a pivotal role in managing contractual obligations, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting project and operational teams to deliver on commercial and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee post‑award contract administration, ensuring all deliverables, milestones, and KPIs are tracked and met
• Manage variations, claims, extensions, and contract close‑out activities
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and commercial requirements
• Prepare and review documentation including contract correspondence, reporting, and risk assessments
• Support the commercial and operations teams with cost tracking, reporting, and issue resolution
• Ensure governance, probity, and adherence to company policies and statutory requirements

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Contracts Administrator (mining, resources, or heavy industry preferred)
• Strong knowledge of post‑award contract management processes
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail
• Proficiency in contract management systems and MS Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑stake environment
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Business, Law, Commerce, or related discipline (desirable)

If you are interested then please apply directly or reach out to me on luke.bean@nesfircroft.com

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.