Commercial Manager – Critical Minerals Project (Contract)
Location: Perth, WA
Work Type: Contract/Temp
Industry: Mining, Resources & Energy | Commercial & Contracts

Drive Commercial Strategy for a High-Impact Growth Project

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Commercial Manager to support a unique critical minerals development project. This role is central to the commercial success of a strategic adjacent growth initiative, with high visibility across internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial planning, execution, and evaluation across the project lifecycle.
• Manage contracts from negotiation through to close-out, ensuring compliance and alignment with project goals.
• Provide commercial input into governance, reporting, financial oversight, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with legal, procurement, and finance teams to ensure alignment with corporate policies.
• Support strategic decision-making through market analysis and commercial insights.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
• Engage with key stakeholders, including internal teams, suppliers, and venture participants.

About You

• Considerable experience in commercial management within construction or mining projects.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, financial analysis, and risk management.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory and stakeholder environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Oracle and SAP Concur is advantageous.
• Experience with internal governance systems and procedures is highly regarded.

What’s on Offer

• High-impact role in a strategic, future-focused project.
• Exposure to critical minerals and adjacent growth opportunities.
• Contract opportunity with a leading organisation.
• Perth-based role with a collaborative and dynamic team environment

If you feel you have the required experience, please click APPLY NOW and contact David Henry

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