Senior Commercial & Contracts Advisor

Clarity Partners is seeking a Senior Commercial & Contracts Advisor to join an Aboriginal-owned civil construction and mining business delivering civil works, earthworks and transport solutions across Western Australia, with operations spanning Perth and the Pilbara.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager / EGM Commercial & Finance, this role will act as a trusted second-in-charge and delegate across a broad range of commercial, contractual, legal, governance, administrative and reporting functions. You will play a key role in protecting and enhancing the business's commercial interests through contract reviews, negotiations, governance activities, risk management and executive reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, agreements and related documentation.
• Prepare commercial reports, correspondence, submissions and executive presentations.
• Analyse commercial data, track KPIs and support business planning and performance monitoring.
• Maintain contract registers, risk registers, obligations registers and commercial tracking systems.
• Support commercial governance, compliance, budgeting, forecasting and risk management.
• Coordinate contract approvals, execution processes and delegated authority requirements.
• Assist with the administration of commercial leases and the maintenance of contract management systems, including DocuSign.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial processes, procedures and controls.

About You

• Demonstrated commercial and procurement experience, ideally within civil construction, mining, infrastructure, transport or engineering.
• Experience reviewing and administering commercial contracts, agreements and related documentation.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare professional reports, correspondence and management documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience coordinating stakeholders and supporting commercial governance or contract management processes.

Systems & Technology

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel.
• Experience with SharePoint, document management systems and electronic signing platforms such as DocuSign.
• Experience preparing reports and dashboards.
• Power BI and workflow automation experience would be highly regarded.

Qualifications

• A degree in Commerce, Business, Law, Finance, Governance, Project Management or a related discipline is desirable.
• Relevant diplomas, certificates or equivalent practical experience in commercial administration, contract management, governance or legal administration will also be considered.

Apply Now

If you have strong commercial judgement and experience in contract management, commercial governance or procurement, apply through Clarity Partners to explore this opportunity or contact Tahj James for a confidential discussion.