Maintenance Contracts Team Lead

Company description:

At INPEX, our energy is helping to shape a brighter future.

We are proudly supporting positive outcomes in Australian communities, through jobs, training, and social and economic benefits. Our Australian energy portfolio includes Ichthys LNG which we operate, plus participating interests in Prelude FLNG, Darwin LNG, Van Gogh and Ravensworth. We are actively pursuing carbon, capture, and storage opportunities to help provide a cleaner upstream business for Ichthys LNG.

Our inclusive culture is key to our success - valuing diversity and bringing us together as a connected and innovative team. As an international company, INPEX offers unique opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the globe. We are keen to attract and develop passionate, motivated, and safety-minded people from all backgrounds who want to help support society's growing need for secure, affordable, and clean energy.

Job description:

We are seeking a Contracts Team Lead to join our INPEX Contracts and Procurement team in Perth on a permanent contract. Join us in helping shape a brighter energy future.

Key responsibilities:

• With management support, supervise the team to perform end-to-end contracting processes in compliance with legislation, INPEX governance processes and policies as well as the relevant Joint Operating Agreement(s).
• Provide process assurance and coaching across contract lifecycle management, sourcing strategy, contract drafting and interpretation, commercial negotiation, and ensure contracts deliver value and mitigate risk whilst support business objectives
• Oversee the support of Contract Owners with the pre-award development of scopes of work and post award contract management to preserve value under the contract and ensure sound contractor performance.
• Lead category, sourcing and contract strategies for assigned business areas, as required.
• In addition to leadership responsibilities, maintain an allocated portfolio of contracts and sourcing activities, as required.
• Monitor workload, priorities and the contract pipeline across advisers to support individual development objectives, demand planning, timely delivery and C&P process compliance.
• With manager support, implement professional development, performance management, and capability uplift of direct reports. Plan workload distribution to complement personnel development planning.

Successful candidates will have:

• Bachelor's Degree Qualification in Commerce, Law or equivalent professional
• Demonstrated experience in people leadership or team supervision
• CIPS or equivalent qualification in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end contracting activities three or more contract models (eg. EPCM, rates, EPC, fabrication, etc), including sourcing strategy, tendering, award, and post-award contract management, for complex contracts with annual spend exceeding US$100 million within the energy, resources, defence, or similar industries.
• Capable of using analytics and spend data to identify trends, risks and opportunities that inform category or sourcing strategy development.
• Experience leading commercial negotiations including pricing structures and drafting responses to general conditions of contract tender clarifications for legal review.
• Experience using Contract Lifecycle Management Systems (CLMS) and ERP systems i.e., SAP and SAP Ariba, to oversee sourcing projects and post-award contract administration and ongoing contract hygiene and team compliance.
• Experience working in a complex Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) and aligning Joint Venture Partners to sourcing strategies and recommended commercial outcomes.

This role is for applicants residing in or willing to relocate to Perth.

Closing date for applications is 03rd September 2026.

INPEX reserves the right to close applications early should a suitable pool of candidates be identified. Please note that direct feedback on applications will only be provided to interviewed candidates.

What We Offer:

Leave & Flexibility:

• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Options to purchase additional leave.
• Dedication to flexible work arrangements, encompassing variable hours and remove work options.
• INPEX Foundation Day, discretionary leave, and community volunteering leave.

Remuneration & Financial Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package with performance‑based incentives.
• Superannuation above the standard guarantee.
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing.
• Reward and recognition programs, including access to discounts from over 350 retailers.

Career Growth & Development:

• Clear pathways for career development and internal progression.
• Structured leadership development programs with ongoing support.
• Dedicated study leave and access to learning and development opportunities.

Wellbeing:

• Access to wellbeing initiatives, including gym membership options and health resources.
• A supportive workplace focused on safety, balance and sustainable work practices.

We value diversity in our workplace - including beliefs, cultures, and lifestyles, so we can bring our true selves to work every day. If you believe that you have most but not all the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to still apply.

We welcome all candidates to advise us throughout the recruitment process if we can support you with accommodations to make this a more inclusive experience.