About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. Come and be a part of this success.

About the Role

As the Specialist Contracts, you will play a vital role in Engineering and Explosives Contracting within the Contracts team managing multi-site contracts across WAIO and providing subject matter expertise to Contract Owners.

• Conduct Field Leadership with Contracting Partners and Contract Owners and provide coaching while building/maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external key stakeholders.
• Ensuring contract compliance with the requirements of the BHP ‘Our Requirement for Contractor Management.
• Provide contract reports and reporting capabilities to business functions and vendors to assist with monitoring & delivery of business information.
• Provides contract technical expertise and support for continuous improvement and coordinate change management.
• Ensure effective governance of the Contract Owner Portfolio, ensuring a productive output and strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Monitor performance of work under contract at all levels in line with contracted Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Escalate contractual issues to relevant stakeholders and coordinate the facilitation and resolution of issues.
• Verification of all requirements under ‘Our Requirement for Contractor Management’ through regular audits.
• Manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) activity for allocated suppliers for the WAIO Site Engineering Panel, including monthly and quarterly contract review meetings.
• Assist in scheduling and tracking of Explosive Contracts logistics requirements, including for bulk Ammonium Nitrate (AN), AN Emulsion and Explosives Accessories delivered to BHP WAIO Pilbara Sites.
  • Develop and refine communication processes between Contracting partners and Site personnel.
  • Reducing costs around delivery delay issues and demurrage.

Work Location

This role will be based in Perth, Western Australia, in the multi-award-winning office tower - ‘City Square’ where you will have stunning river views from our modern open plan office, state of the art facilities including virtual whiteboards and video conferencing facilities, 550 bicycle racks with ample lockers, showers and change room amenities and a large outdoor terrace with barbecues.

In this permanent full-time role, you will be working Monday – Friday and offers flexible work arrangements. Occasional site travel is required as necessary.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated work experience with contract law or contract management.
• Tertiary qualification in Procurement/Engineering/Business/Law or similar experience
• Mining experience is required, and experience with Dangerous Good will be advantageous.
• Exceptional engagement and collaboration skills in managing stakeholder relationships.
• Interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Work effectively both independently and in a team-based environment.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizational management skills.
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite of products.
• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environment and sustainable development

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are a number of checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

The size and magnitude of our business not only provides significant opportunity for professional development, but also attractive salary packages with performance based bonuses and unique BHP employee share program.

At BHP, we recognise that we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, people with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

We know there are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, and work is only one of these, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, other extended leave entitlements and parent rooms.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

BHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.