Want to contribute to a sustainable future? Join Lynas Rare Earths as we embark on our Global expansion Journey – to help shape a new future. Lynas Rare Earths was established as an ethical and environmentally responsible producer of rare earth materials and is the world’s only significant producer of separated rare earth materials outside of China. Our materials are used in many future-facing applications, including electronics, wind turbines and hybrid and electric vehicles. Lynas employees work in an environment where safety is central to the role and support is always available. You will work as part of a smaller team, so you can expect to build excellent connections with your peers. We’re focused on creating an inclusive environment to allow our people to bring their best selves to work because they feel safe, included and empowered. The Role: An opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Contract Administrator to join Lynas Rare Earths. This is a fixed term 12-month contract based in Perth, with regular visits to site as required. Embedded within the Mt Weld Expansion project team, the main responsibility of this role is to plan and manage the end-to-end commercial management of major works contracts, service contracts and self-performed works of the $570 million Mt Weld Expansion project. The Senior Contract Administrator will be expected to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver project commercial outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Effectively manage contracts through all phases, including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, contractor and subcontractor management, claims/variations processing, completion and close out. Analysis of Contractor claims and variations. Managing and liaising with legal department regarding all contracts. Manage contractor and internal stakeholder relationships and monitor contract performance. Assess commercial and contractual risks, identify and implement appropriate controls and escalate actual or potential issues to Commercial Manager and or Project Manager. Undertake cost forecasting for contracts and ensure cost issues are appropriately escalated upon identifi Prepare and maintain commercial and contract systems including Project Cost Reporting and Contract Sum. Provide support to site owners team engineers regarding site instructions, variation proposals and extension of time claims to ensure optimal outcomes for the Project. Proactively manage Project Team relationship with Contractors through formal and informal processes and communications, including regular attendance on site. What you will bring to the team: Extensive contract, commercial and management experience (scope, cost, schedule, and risk), preferably on major resource construction projects. Experience in handling major construction contracts, specifically management of Rates Remeasurable/Provisional/Indirect/Recurring Cost models. A solid understanding of the principles of contracts law, business ethics and the contractual/commercial principles adopted within the industry. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Qualifications and/or Skills: Experience as a Contracts Administrator or Quantity Surveyor in the construction and engineering industry. Post graduate qualifications (desirable) e.g. graduate certificate, graduate diploma in Commerce, Accounting, Business, Construction, Property, Quantity Surveying, Law or other associated disciplines. Experience in all stages of contract management, including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations management, completion and close out. Experience with large, technically complex works packages. Strong commercial acumen and awareness in areas of cost management and contract law. Demonstrated ability to manage commercial negotiations. Awareness and compliance with document control and records management procedures. Experience managing all aspects of workflow and contracts regarding construction projects, including RFI’s,TQ’s, Change Orders, PO’s. We welcome and encourage applications from women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the LGBTIQA community, mature workers, as well as candidates with culturally diverse backgrounds . Lynas acknowledges First Nations people as and respects their unique relationship with the land and sea, their culture, spiritual tradition, and stories. To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Brigitte French on 080000000, quoting Ref No. 1177178.