About PLS

PLS is delivering on its vision to be a leading global producer of lithium, a mineral critical to enabling the world’s transition to a more sustainably powered future.

As the owner and operator of the Pilgangoora Operation, the world’s largest independent hard-rock lithium mine, we are expanding fast, investing boldly, and building a global portfolio that positions us at the forefront of the energy transition.

Most recently, we acquired Latin Resources, adding the Colina Project in Brazil to our portfolio — strengthening our international footprint and creating new pathways for growth.

With more than 900 people employed globally, we’re building a future-focused business where talented people can create real impact. At PLS, our Values aren’t just words on a wall, they drive how we work, how we lead, and how we grow: Safety First. Great People. We Deliver. One Team. Shaping Tomorrow.

If you want to be part of an organisation that is ambitious, innovative and shaping the next era of battery minerals, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join us.

What PLS offers

• Annual short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
• PLS employee share scheme
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options
• Health and wellbeing allowance
• Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
• Paid community leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program

The opportunity

Reporting to the Contracts Manager – Major Projects, this role will manage and oversee contractual activities to meet PLS’ Project requirements. Working closely with various departments and external vendors to execute contract strategies, undertake tendering, negotiate contracts and monitor contractor performance.

As a Senior Contracts Specialist, you will support the successful delivery of a major PLS project by providing effective contract and commercial management across all phases of the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance, cost control, and value optimisation.

This is a permanent full-time role based at our West Perth office, conveniently located near the City West train station.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end‑to‑end contract lifecycle, from tender preparation and evaluation through to contract administration, claims management, and contract close‑out.
• Lead and support sourcing and tendering activities, including preparation and issue of tenders, proposals and requests for quotation, coordination of bid evaluations, and development of clear, robust commercial recommendations for award.
• Negotiate contracts and commercial agreements with contractors and suppliers to achieve favourable commercial outcomes, including pricing, risk allocation, delivery schedules, and service levels.
• Manage and administer contracts in accordance with contractual terms ensuring compliance with PLS policies, procedures and legal requirements
• Development and implementation of effective contract strategies aligned with project objectives, cost efficiency, and governance requirements.
• Manage all contract correspondence and records, including drafting, reviewing, assessing and negotiating contract variations and claims, including Extensions of Time (EOTs).
• Provide proactive commercial and contractual support to Package Managers, Project Managers, and the broader Project team throughout project execution.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and manage commercial risk across the project.
• Support project cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting, working closely with project controls and finance teams to ensure cost and schedule targets are achieved.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors and key stakeholders, monitor contractor performance, and participate in regular performance reviews to drive safety, quality, cost, and delivery outcomes.

About you

• Minimum 7 years experience in a similar role, on a project or within the resources sector
• Extensive experience in contracts, commercial department or similar, ideally within a major project environment
• Qualified in quantity surveying, Contracts and procurement, law or business-related discipline.
• An understanding of Contract law and general law

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support all applicants and employees. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country 

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the Traditional Owners and First Nations peoples of these lands.

We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge their continuing connection and care for the land, water and Country.

If you would like to learn more about PLS or register for future opportunities, please visit www.pls.com.