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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.

The Role

An opportunity exists for an experienced 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 assist the team to 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.

Key Responsibilities

Effectively administer contracts through all phases, including scope preparation, procurement, cost forecasting, contractor and subcontractor management, claims/variations processing, completion and close out.
Manage monthly reporting, supplier meetings, contract correspondence registers, records management, and project registers
Provide contract analysis and advice to the business
Escalate to line leader any contract related issues requiring resolution.
Monitoring and advising on compliance with contractual obligations, including revisions to existing contracts
Maximise contract value through identification of opportunities.
Undertake cost forecasting for contracts and ensure cost issues are appropriately escalated upon identification.
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.
Assist the Senior Contracts Administrator or Manager as may be applicable in audits of major works contracts.

What You Will Bring To The Team

Experience as a Contracts Administrator or Quantity Surveyor in the construction and engineering industry.
Experience in all stages of contract administration, including procurement, cost forecasting, subcontractor management, claims/variations management, completion and close out.
Experience with large, technically complex works packages.
Experience managing all aspects of workflow and contracts regarding construction projects, including RFI’s, TQ’s, Change Orders, PO’s.

Qualifications And/or Skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Effective communication skills, particularly when liaising with other departments or external organisations such as clients, suppliers and regulators
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Strong organisational skills
Qualifications related to contract drafting and negotiation
Awareness and compliance with document control and records management procedures.

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.

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