Senior Contract Specialist

About Us Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions. Purpose of the Role The Senior Contract Specialist is responsible for the administration, commercial management, and governance of project contracts throughout the contract lifecycle. The role supports the development, tendering, award, execution, change management, claims administration, and close-out of project contracts, ensuring that contractual obligations are effectively managed and the project's commercial interests are protected. The position supports the management of contracts placed by the project on either Worley paper or Customer paper, including engineering, procurement, construction, fabrication, specialist services, consultancy agreements, and other third-party contracts required for project delivery. The role does not include ownership, administration, or management of the prime contract between Worley and Customer. Working closely with the Contract Manager and Project Management Team, the Senior Contract Specialist provides subject matter expertise in contract administration, commercial management, contract compliance, change management, and claims management to support successful project execution. Primary Responsibilities • Demonstrate visible commitment to HSSE and promote a culture of safety, integrity, compliance, and ethical business conduct. • Support the delivery of the project's contracting and commercial objectives through effective contract administration and commercial management. • Administer and manage project contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle. • Provide contractual and commercial support to project management and functional teams. • Support tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award, and post-award contract management activities. • Ensure contract administration activities are conducted in accordance with project procedures, governance requirements, and client expectations. • Protect the project's commercial interests through the effective management of contractual obligations, risks, changes, and claims. • Support the Contract Manager in maintaining commercial controls and contractual governance across the project. • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, project teams, and client representatives. Key Accountabilities Tendering and Contract Formation • Support the development and implementation of project contracting plans and execution strategies. • Prepare, review, and administer Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation and associated commercial requirements. • Coordinate bidder communications, tender clarifications, and commercial evaluation activities. • Support the preparation of commercial bid evaluations and contract award recommendations. • Participate in commercial negotiations and contract finalisation activities. • Assist in the preparation and execution of contract award documentation. Contract Administration • Administer contracts from award through completion and close-out. • Maintain contract registers, obligations registers, correspondence logs, and contract administration records. • Monitor contractor compliance with contractual obligations and project requirements. • Ensure contractual deliverables, notices, approvals, and obligations are properly managed and documented. • Provide contractual interpretation and guidance to project teams and stakeholders. • Prepare and manage contractual correspondence throughout project execution. Change Management • Administer contract amendments, change orders, variations, compensation events, and supplemental agreements. • Maintain change management registers and supporting documentation. • Assess contractor requests for change and support the development of commercial recommendations. • Ensure contractual change processes are implemented consistently and in accordance with project procedures. • Monitor the commercial impact of approved and pending changes. Claims Management and Commercial Support • Support the preparation, assessment, administration, and resolution of contractual claims. • Maintain claims registers and supporting records. • Assist in the preparation of entitlement assessments, commercial evaluations, and contract position papers. • Support commercial negotiations associated with claims and contractual disputes. • Assist project leadership in identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks. • Review contractor commercial submissions and supporting documentation. • Support validation of invoices, payment applications, and compensation requests. Contract Compliance and Governance • Ensure contracts are administered in accordance with approved procedures, delegated authorities, and governance requirements. • Participate in internal audits, compliance reviews, and assurance activities. • Maintain auditable contract files and commercial records. • Support reporting requirements and preparation of commercial management reports. • Promote continuous improvement within contract administration and commercial management processes. Project Close-Out • Support contract completion, final account settlement, and contract close-out activities. • Ensure all contractual obligations have been satisfied and appropriately documented. • Coordinate lessons learned activities and close-out reporting. • Archive contract documentation in accordance with project and company requirements. Essential • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Business, Commerce, Law, or a related discipline. Preferred • Professional certifications in Contract Management, Commercial Management, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, or Project Management. • Membership of a recognised professional body. Essential Experience • Minimum 10-15 years of experience in contract management, contract administration, commercial management, procurement, or project services within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, Infrastructure, or Industrial sectors. • Demonstrated experience supporting major capital projects in EPC, EPCM, PMC, or Owner's Team environments. • Experience administering engineering, construction, fabrication, and specialist services contracts. • Proven experience supporting tendering, contract award, contract administration, and contract close-out activities. • Experience managing contract variations, change orders, compensation events, and claims. • Experience preparing commercial evaluations, contract recommendations, and contractual correspondence. • Experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams and complex stakeholder environments. • Experience supporting contractor ne

Essential Experience: Minimum 10-15 years of experience in contract management, contract administration, commercial management, procurement, or project services within the Oil & Gas, Energy, Petrochemical, Infrastructure, or Industrial sectors. Demonstrated experience supporting major capital projects in EPC, EPCM, PMC, or Owner's Team environments. Experience administering engineering, construction, fabrication, and specialist services contracts. Proven experience supporting tendering, contract award, contract administration, and contract close-out activities. Experience managing contract variations, change orders, compensation events, and claims. Experience preparing commercial evaluations, contract recommendations, and contractual correspondence. Experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams and complex stakeholder environments.

Demonstrate visible commitment to HSSE and promote a culture of safety, integrity, compliance, and ethical business conduct. Support the delivery of the project's contracting and commercial objectives through effective contract administration and commercial management. Administer and manage project contracts throughout the full contract lifecycle. Provide contractual and commercial support to project management and functional teams. Support tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award, and post-award contract management activities. Ensure contract administration activities are conducted in accordance with project procedures, governance requirements, and client expectations. Protect the project's commercial interests through the effective management of contractual obligations, risks, changes, and claims. Support the Contract Manager in maintaining commercial controls and contractual governance across the project. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, suppliers, project teams, and client representatives.