We are currently seeking to recruit a Contract Specialist to join our highly dynamic workforce within our Simberi Operations Island in New Ireland Province.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager; The Contract Specialist is responsible for developing, administer and evaluate local and Landowner Contracts. They will ensure that all parties are understand the terms of the contract, while ensuring with local and relevant Australian laws. This role will provide governance and support to Contract Managers and liase as required with the Business Development Officer in relation to Local and Landowner Contracts and new business opportunities.
This is an exciting time to join Simberi & St Barbara as we embark on our “Building Brilliance” journey to transform the business and deliver sustainable value.
This is a FIFO position; the roster is a 21/14 roster. Point of Hire is restricted to Kavieng/Rabaul/Port Moresby/Lae/Mt Hagen or Tabar group of Islands. (Locals are encouraged to apply)
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring own Health & Safety as well as that of all other workers, identifying and maintaining safe work practices and completing all required safety training.
- Prepares tender documentation and administers tender process, through to contract awarding
- Continually supports the contract managers to monitor and evaluate contractor performance against contract KPIs, and recommends appropriate remedial action as necessary.
- Negotiate contract terms with internal and external business partners
- Reviewing and updating existing contracts and maintain contract register
- Explaining terms and conditions to managers and landowner contractors
- Analysing potential risks involved with specific contract terms
- Stay up-to date with legislative changes and coordinate with the Legal/Community Relations department as needed.
- Ensuring all deadlines and conditions described on contracts are met (e.g. payments, expiry date, CPI increases etc)
- Maintains a register of contracts and ensures that contracts are managed in accordance with the signed agreements
- Monthly SGCL Spend reports for Sustainability and Stakeholder Reporting
- Development of new policies and procedures as appropriate
- Ability to analyse and interpret financial data
- Prepares and monitors monthly statements for Local Contractors in relation to back-charges and repayments of capital funding as contractually agreed
- Reviews invoices/claims and ensures compliance with contract, and follows up with local contractor if variations are required
- Managing effective use of available resources, including own time, in support of the delivery of the Finance & Admin Department
- Contributing to an effective team/crew
- Ensuring own work performance meets all role requirements; and taking appropriate professional development actions
Qualifications, skills, and experience required:
- Behaviour consistent with St Barbara’s Values
- Proven work experience as a Contract Administrator or relevant role
- At least 5 years relevant contract management experiences
- Knowledge of legal requirements involved with contracts
- Keen attention to detail, with an ability to spot errors
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
- Excellent writing skills
About Us
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a dynamic and motivated team of industry professionals with considerable experience in the demands and practices of the mining industry.
Simberi Gold Company Ltd offers a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with experience.
Short-listing for this position commences immediately and we do reserve the right to commence processing applications prior to the nominated close off date.
Closing date: Wednesday 1st March 2023 at close of business.
Please submit your applications, CVs, and supporting documents to the below link
https://www.livehire.com/job/stbarbara/KT3TD
St Barbara is an Equal Opportunity Employer and in 2016, 2015 and 2014 was recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). St Barbara is the only mining company in Australia to receive this citation for three consecutive years. Recognition for St Barbara's commitment and achievement in eliminating the gender pay equity gap has also been recognised nationally through industry awards.
For further information on St Barbara and to apply for this role, please visit www.stbarbara.com.au
- Published on 14 Feb 2023, 10:54 PM