Contracts Officer

At Hail Creek, everything we do is about developing our people, optimising our asset and improving our future. We positively impact our people and communities. We strive to be industry leaders – the Mine of Choice. It’s a culture that fosters pragmatic outcomes where things happen quickly. We promote those ‘out of the box’ ideas to continuously improve and no day is ever the same. With a large and passionate workforce of over 1,000 people, there is a great opportunity for you to contribute and make an impact.

Glencore is committed to providing an environment that adheres to the Respect at Work Legislation.

Job Description

Joining our high-performing Commercial Team means you’ll provide vital support across contracts, procurement and stakeholder engagement. As a Contracts Officer, you’ll deliver end-to-end contracts administration, from tendering and negotiation to active contract management — all aligned with our Procurement Operating Framework. You will ensure rigorous compliance, support our internal stakeholders, and help us drive cost efficiencies, increased earnings and return on capital.

A Day in the life of a Contracts Officer:

Administer contracts and uphold compliance with our Procurement Operating Framework.
Tender, negotiate and manage supply agreements to deliver value and mitigate risk.
Ensure contract documentation is authorised, formatted correctly and protects the organisation’s interests.
Provide advice and support on contract-lifecycle issues (variations, breaches, terminations).
Maintain accurate contract records and monitor supplier and contract performance.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, providing effective communication.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within contract and procurement processes.
Support internal stakeholders and contract-holders with training, guidance and implementation.

What we are looking for:

Year 12 Certificate plus a Certificate III or IV (or CIPS Levels 4 & 5)
Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
Ability to work away from home during the week. This role requires staying in our on-site accommodation village and being based full-time at the operation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal capability
Self-motivated, driven, acting with integrity and respecting diversity
Strong business judgement, planning & organising skills, and ability to set priorities
Ability to work under pressure, manage ambiguity and handle competing priorities (including outside normal business hours if required)
Proficient computer skills (MS Word & Excel); competency in SAP and PowerBI
Experience preparing Expressions of Interest / Requests for Tenders and contract documentation
Sound knowledge of contract and procurement procedures, systems, negotiation, risk-management and stakeholder relationship management.

Why join Hail Creek?

Be part of a high-performing team at a major coal operation that plays a significant role in Australia’s export business.
Work in an environment that values improvement, innovation and good stakeholder relationships.
Career development opportunities with a company that promotes from within.
Located just over an hour from the picturesque Mackay hinterland and a short drive from Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands.
Competitive salary, performance bonus and yearly $5,000 employee benefit to support a healthy lifestyle.
Enjoy a 9-day fortnight: This flexible working arrangement gives you an extra day off every second fortnight—enhancing work-life balance.

Our people think and act like entrepreneurs. We have built a culture that rewards dedicated people with a can-do spirit, who take responsibility, and who have the drive to be leaders in their field. If you are caring, responsive, intuitive, and driven, this is your chance to become part of a culture that empowers people and drives progression.

If you’re ready to advance your career in an environment that values and supports your growth, we encourage you to apply today: glencore.com/careers