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