Contracts Specialist

About the Company

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Internal Candidates / Current Contractors please apply via Success Factors Careers Portal. For further information on how to apply please visit the Fortescue Hub.

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About the Role

Fortescue’s Capital Sustaining Projects team is seeking an experienced Contracts Specialist to join our team, where you'll play a key role in delivering projects safely, efficiently and with commercial excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment, partnering with a diverse range of stakeholders and contributing to the successful delivery of capital projects across our operations.

As a Contracts & Procurement Specialist, you will support the end-to-end contract and procurement activities across our Capital Sustaining Projects portfolio. From developing tender packages through to contract administration and close-out, you'll help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with governance requirements.

Working closely with project teams and key business stakeholders, you'll provide commercial advice, identify opportunities for value creation, manage contractual risks and support effective supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and evaluate tender packages for construction works, services, capital equipment and materials.
• Manage sourcing activities in line with Fortescue's procurement policies, procedures and project controls.
• Negotiate commercial terms and pricing to support project schedules and budgets.
• Prepare clear, accurate and well-structured procurement and contract documentation.
• Administer contracts throughout project delivery, including correspondence, contract notices and close-out activities.
• Assess payment claims, variations and extension of time claims.
• Identify commercial risks during contract formation and collaborate with technical, legal and project teams to develop appropriate solutions.
• Maintain procurement and contract records and prepare reports to support compliance and informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve value, reduce costs and drive continuous improvement across procurement activities.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to support successful project outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in contract administration within mining, civil construction, SMP or EIC projects.
• Experience managing tendering processes and supporting contract execution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to assess payment claims, variations and contractual risks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, legal, quality, logistics and project controls teams.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership of outcomes.
• A commitment to working safely and living Fortescue's Values.
• A bachelor's degree in Commerce, Business, Law or a related discipline is desirable.

About Us

Be part of something big. Fortescue is leading the world with our plan to decarbonise our iron ore operations, projects that harness renewable energy and the development of technology that will change our planet forever.

Our Commitment

Fortescue celebrates individual strengths and team members are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Our global workforce drives and promotes an inclusive culture, both within our organisation and throughout the communities we interact with. Diverse backgrounds include First Nations Peoples, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, gender, neurodiverse, cultural diversity, all age groups, and those with an intersectional or multiple diverse characteristics. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.