AddressKarara Mining Limited (KML) is a joint venture between Gindalbie Metals Limited and AnSteel, one of the largest iron ore producers and steel makers in China. Located 200km south-east of Geraldton, Western Australia, Karara is the largest mining operation and the first major magnetite mine in the Mid-West. It produces a premium, high-grade concentrate product for export to steelmakers.
With an expected mine life of 30+ years, it will underpin a long-term iron ore business and provide sustainable benefits to the regional community in which we operate. The operation includes a large open pit mine, complex ore processing and beneficiation plant and significant infrastructure and logistics networks.
We are seeking an experienced Legal Support Officer, responsible for provision of necessary legal and contractual support including issue of contract guidance manuals, explanatory notes and procedures, template contract forms and notices and specific contract-related communications including formal contract documentation necessary for strict compliance and dispute resolution.
Reporting to the Company Secretary this position will support effective strategic and administrative legal management of all operational contracts including giving of procurement and contract advice and recommendations to stakeholders on a range of procurement and contract matters.
As well as consulting with and assisting stakeholders to actively monitor and enforce contract performance and monitor risks and identify appropriate strategies to achieve contract outcomes from a legal perspective.
This role is site based and operates on a 5 days on, 2 days off and 4 days on, 3 days off roster.
Experience and requirements;
- Degree qualifications in Legal (preferred) Economics, Commercial or Business Management
- A minimum 3 years’ experience is preferred
- A strong desire to learn, and to broaden knowledge and skills, in the resources industry
- Good interpersonal skills, polite and respectful of others, with the ability to listen, consult, negotiate, and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrated aptitude to review, understand and prepare contractual and legal documents
- Good analytical, research and evaluation skills, with the ability to provide solutions to problems and issues
- A strong disciplined work ethic with a commitment to meeting work deadlines
- Permanent Australian work rights
- National Police clearance
The Karara lifestyle
Being only a short commute (45 minutes) from Perth to our purpose-built airstrip at Karara. Our Family friendly rosters provide the opportunity for you to spend more time at home and less time travelling. The mid-west offers a more temperate climate than other iron ore mining regions in the Pilbara region. The Karara village offers high quality amenities with permanent ensuited rooms for our employees, Weekly department BBQs, 1Gbps Internet Bandwidth on site to enjoy video family face time and internet surfing; an eco-walking/jogging trail in a natural bush setting, as well as swimming pool, mini golf, tennis, cricket, volleyball facilities, refurbished gym and renovated dining and recreational room facilities and wet mess/tavern.
