Contracts Specialist | Prominent Hill (89913)

About the Role:

The Contracts Specialist reporting to the Superintendent Major Maintenance is responsible for overseeing and managing the operational aspects of Maintenance contracts ensuring that contractual obligations are met and that partnerships with our business partners drive value for the site.

The role requires close collaboration with contracting partners proactive leadership in the field compliance monitoring and financial management to ensure site operations are effective safe and aligned with organizational goals. The role will also be responsible for the overall site project portfolio management on Planview.

This role would be a combination of both site and Adelaideoffice based and critical in ensuring that Maintenance contracts are managed efficiently contractors perform to high standards and site operations remain safe compliant and costeffective. The Contracts Specialist plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between site needs and contractor capabilities while driving value for the business.

Location: Prominent Hill South Australia (60minute flight from Adelaide / 30minute flight from Port Augusta)
Roster: 5 days on; 2 days off 4 days on; 3 days off (combination of both sitebased and Adelaide officebased)
Department:Maintenance
Manager: Superintendent Major Maintenance
Employment Type:12month fixed term

Applications close: 6 June 2025

In The Role You Will:

• Assist in managing daytoday requirements of site contracts ensuring adherence to agreed terms deliverables and timelines.
• Act as a point of contact for contractors addressing issues and resolving disputes promptly to maintain operational continuity.
• Day to day and end of month management of Planview projects portfolio for Prominent Hill Operations.
• Support contractors in achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensuring compliance with safety environmental and operational standards.
• Assist in coaching contractors and internal teams to ensure best safety practices are followed
• Undertake field leadership activities to monitor performance address concerns and promote continuous improvement.
• Assist in the development management and tracking of the sites risk management framework in ensuring critical controls are in place and functional.
• Conduct regular audits of internal operations and contractor activities to ensure compliance with legal regulatory and organizational standards.
• Identify and address noncompliance or areas for improvement escalating issues where necessary.
• Ensure that contractors and the business are working as intended adhering to relevant policies procedures and guidelines.
• Track manage and analyse costs associated with site contracts to ensure budget adherence and costeffectiveness.
• Prepare accruals and maintain accurate financial records for reporting and forecasting purposes.
• Conduct financial analysis to identify trends risks and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contractors to develop and implement innovative solutions and best practices through the use of the BHP operating system.

About You:

• Strong understanding of contract management principles mining/maintenance operations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external contracting partners.
• Demonstrated experience in field leadership coaching and promoting safety culture.
• Demonstrated experience in project control documentation.
• Proficiency in conducting audits and implementing corrective actions.
• Financial acumen with experience in cost tracking accruals and budget management.
• Excellent problemsolving communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and work under pressure.

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.

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Supporting a Diverse Workforce:

The size stability and magnitude of our business not only provides significantopportunity for professional development but also attractive salary packages withperformancebased bonuses and a bestinclass employee share program. We knowthere are many aspects of our employees lives that are important and work is onlyone of these so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. Thesebenefits include flexible working options a generous paid parental leave policy otherextended leave entitlements and parent rooms.

At BHP we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunityemployer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace whereeveryone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating aworkforce thats more diverse and represents the communities where we work andlive. providing a work environment in which everyone is included treated fairly andwith are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognise that true diversityincludesgenderage race disability status sexual orientation religionneurodiversity education levels and many more aspects of your identity.

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