Specialist Contractor Management

ABOUT GEMCO

Located on the tropical Groote Eylandt in the Northern Territory, GEMCO is an open‑cut mine that is accountable for over 15% of the world’s manganese ore production. Groote Eylandt is home to the Anindilyakwa people, who are the traditional owners of the land and have been working alongside GEMCO since 1963.

WHAT SOUTH32 OFFERS

26 weeks full‑paid, or 52 weeks half‑paid parental leave for primary carers

Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of additional annual leave

Residential option offers low‑cost living and generous reimbursable family Holiday Travel Assistance

Excellent facilities including gym, beachside workout area, swimming pool, golf course, tennis and squash courts, sports oval, and scenic walking tracks

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a Permanent position on a 4 : 3 roster, FIFO from Darwin or Cairns.

As the Specialist Contractor Management , you will be responsible for coordinating contractor management operations at GEMCO, ensuring standards and procedures are maintained across all site contracts.

Working within South32’s Lead model, you’ll oversee contracts assigned by Operations and Functions while providing expert guidance to stakeholders. This hands‑on role requires strong operational coordination and the ability to support vendor management strategies that keep GEMCO’s contractor relationships running smoothly.

Other key responsibilities include :

• Champion safety while living South32’s values of Trust, Care, Togetherness, and Excellence. Help build a positive, collaborative culture that drives value and innovation.
• Delivery of Contractor Management strategy aligned with business goals. Support implementation of global standards and work with HSE, Supply, and Training teams to enhance processes and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance while overseeing governance processes, including contract alignment, vendor assessments and digital systems. Ensuring procedures remain current and verification processes run smoothly.
• Develop strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Provide clear guidance to support decision‑making, coordinate assigned site‑wide contracts, and support reporting and learning requirements.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following :

QUALIFICATIONS

Tertiary level qualification in Business, Supply Chain, or similar – Preferred

South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

This job advert will close on 10th Nov 2025.

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