Contracts Advisor
About us
From humble beginnings in 2011, Evolution Mining is now a leading gold producer, operating six mines across Australia and Canada. Enacting our vision to be inspired people creating a premier global gold company, we are indeed a bold team with a bright future. Our operational diversity offers our employees access to many experiences and career opportunities within the one company. So, whether you choose to work at one of our underground or open pit operations, explore for our future as part of our Discovery team, or join our Group Office, we know you’ll have a bright future with us.
At Northparkes
At Northparkes, we are known for having innovative, technical and collaborative people. The operations include block caving, sublevel caving and open pit and was the first mine in Australia to use the block cave mining method. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace with a long mine life and a vision of a century of mining together.
Your Benefits
At Evolution, we support, develop and reward everyone who chooses to be a part of our bright future. Your benefits include relocation support assistance, salary packaging (i.e. novated car leasing, remote area housing), life insurance and income protection, quarterly performance bonuses, employee share scheme, short and longterm incentives, referral bonuses, recognition program, study assistance, gym visits, BP fuel card and health insurance.
This roster is a 9-day fortnight / 76 hours on a 5:2, 4:3 cycle.
We understand that flexible work means something different to everyone and encourage you to have a conversation about the flexible work options available.
About the role
Reporting to the Superintendent – Contracts, the Contracts Advisor plays a key role in facilitating, negotiating, and enhancing the cost-effective procurement of goods and services at Northparkes Mines. This includes managing the full procure to pay cycle, supplier relationships, contract administration, and providing commercial advice to internal stakeholders. The role is critical in ensuring value for money, minimising business risk, and supporting the safe and reliable delivery of goods and services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading contract negotiations and sourcing to deliver optimal commercial outcomes
- Developing and implementing procurement strategies and market engagement models
- Preparing and managing tender and contract documentation
- Evaluating supplier proposals and preparing award recommendations
- Administering contract processes including claims, variations, and performance reviews
- Managing supplier relationships and contract lifecycles
- Providing commercial and contractual advice to internal stakeholders
- Maintaining accurate contract records and registers
About you
The ideal candidate will have a business degree, engineering degree, law degree or equivalent, along with significant experience in contract negotiation and post-award contract management on projects for heavy earth moving, tailings storage facility construction or other mine expansion construction projects. You will bring a strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation—ideally within the mining, construction, or engineering sectors. Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office is essential, as is the ability to prepare and manage contract documentation using standard templates. You will be detail-oriented, highly organised, and possess excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Your ability to manage competing priorities, analyse data, and provide strategic insights will make you a trusted advisor. Experience with contract lifecycle tools such as Open Windows or DocuSign is highly regarded, as is your commitment to collaboration and continuous improvement.
At Evolution, as our name suggests, change and transformation is in our DNA. We want the Evolution experience to be your career highlight. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce that represents the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and accessible for all, and candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are focused on keeping our people safe and healthy and creating sustainable value in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Join our bold team to start your next exciting chapter.
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