Senior Contract Specialist

Hays
Perth WA

Listed 7 Sep 2026

Closes 7 Sep 2027

Senior Contract Specialist or Contract Manager Long Term role based in Perth with WFH

Senior Contract Specialist Oil & Gas (Subsea & Offshore)Location: Perth CBD + Hybrid Work From Home Contract Length: Minimum 3 Years Sector: Drilling & DecommissioningAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Contract Manager to take a lead role supporting a major oil and gas client across an extensive program of offshore drilling and decommissioning activities. This is a longterm engagement (minimum three years) suited to a senior professional with deep subsea and offshore contracting experience.You will oversee the full contract lifecycle for complex, highvalue scopes of work, ensuring commercial integrity, compliance, and delivery performance across a multiyear operations environment.Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the negotiation, development, and administration of major contracts supporting offshore drilling and decommissioning programs.
  • Provide strategic commercial advice to project teams, senior stakeholders, and client representatives.
  • Manage contract performance, variations, claims, and contractor relationships to support safe, timely, and costeffective delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice.
  • Drive continuous improvement across contracting and procurement processes.
  • Represent the commercial function across internal and external meetings, steering committees, and operational reviews.

About YouTo be successful, you will bring:

  • Proven experience as a Contract Manager within oil & gas, specifically across subsea, offshore drilling, or decommissioning environments.
  • Strong knowledge of contract law, commercial frameworks, and offshore contracting models.
  • Demonstrated capability managing complex, multiyear contracts with major service providers.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously while contributing to highperforming project teams.
  • Perthbased, with the flexibility to work from both Perth CBD offices and home.

What We Offer

  • Longterm engagement with a leading oil and gas operator.
  • Highimpact role with influence across major offshore projects.
  • Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
  • Competitive remuneration aligned to experience.

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