Commercial and Contracts Specialist

About the Company

WesTrac is one of the world's leading Caterpillar dealerships and a trusted partner across Australia’s mining and construction industries. Our success is powered by more than 4,500 people working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We invest in our people, support career growth, and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity is available for a Commercial & Contracts Specialist to join WesTrac, one of the world’s leading Caterpillar dealerships and a trusted partner across Australia’s mining and construction industries.

Reporting to the Commercial and Contracts Manager, in this pivotal role, you will act as a trusted commercial advisor to the business, guiding stakeholders through the end-to-end contract lifecycle. You’ll influence smarter commercial decisions, protect organisational value, and enable strong, compliant sales outcomes — all while building collaborative relationships across the organisation.

Location: Guildford PDC

Roster: Mon to Fri – 8.5 hours per day (including lunch break)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end contract negotiations, ensuring alignment with WesTrac standards, benchmarks, and commercial best practice.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support pre- and post-award compliance and effective contract delivery.
• Interpret contractual terms and conditions, identify commercial and operational risks, and recommend risk-mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert advice and act as a key internal contact for legal and commercial consultation.
• Draft and review contractual correspondence, variations, and scope-of-work documents.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers to enhance the overall contracting experience and drive continuous improvement.

About You / Requirements

• Degree qualifications in Commerce, Law, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in commercial contract management, with strong knowledge of advanced contracting principles.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders and manage complex relationships across a diverse organisation.
• Experience identifying issues, escalating risks, and supporting practical resolution strategies.
• Strong attention to detail with advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Exposure to project management or project delivery environments (highly regarded).

Why Join WesTrac / Benefits

• Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
• Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
• Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
• Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.

Our Company & Commitment

With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.

At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.

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