About Us:
Action Drill & Blast is a leading integrated drill and blast contractor in Australia committed to delivering operational excellence and innovation, while ensuring the health and wellbeing of our people. Our values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork and Innovation are the foundation everything we do at Action Drill & Blast. These values are not just words, they are guiding principles that shape our decisions, define our culture and have driven the long-term success of our business.
Role Overview:
Action Drill & Blast is seeking an experienced and proactive Contracts & Tendering Administrator to support the Commercial team. This role provides high-level administrative support, tender coordination, and pre- and post-contract assistance, ensuring efficient workflows, timely submissions, and high-quality document control. The position supports managerial efficiency through the preparation, coordination, and organisation of tender, contract, and commercial activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a thorough understanding of Action Drill & Blast systems and comply with all plans, policies, standards, and procedures, including safety and quality requirements.
- Review and prepare tender documentation, including submission requirements, briefing packs, correspondence, and action checklists.
- Coordinate tender reviews, manage submission deadlines, and solicit supplier quotes.
- Administer internal processes to track contract negotiations through to final review and execution.
- Maintain accurate registers for contracts, subcontracts, suppliers, variations, notices, correspondence, and supporting documentation.
- Extract and monitor key contractual dates and commercial obligations, advising managers of matters requiring action.
- Prepare draft correspondence for review, including variations, notices, and clarification schedules.
- Ensure effective document control, filing conventions, and version management across all contract-related materials.
- Coordinate calendars, meetings, presentations, dashboards, trackers, CRM information, and follow-up actions with internal and external stakeholders.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience within mining, resources or drill & blast operations.
- Experience with tenders, proposal or bid administration
- Experience in contract or project administration
About You:
We are seeking submissions from suitable candidates to fill this pivotal role who can bring to the table:
- Strong capability across MS Office and collaboration tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams)
- Advanced document formatting, proofreading, and attention to detail
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive, process-driven approach with strong initiative and time management skills
- High levels of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
What We Offer:
- A team focused on safety, innovation and continuous improvement.
- Competitive salary and the opportunity for career development and growth.
- Comprehensive company benefits including Income Protection Insurance and Employee Assistance Program.
- Range of corporate discounts including private health insurance, access to salary sacrificing options and an employee discount platform with access to over 450 retailers.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment medical assessments including a drug and alcohol screen.
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact us via and we will get back to you ASAP.
To apply for the position, you will need to provide a current CV/resume with two contactable referees. Action Drill & Blast is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly support diversity in our workforce. Applicants from a wide sector of the community, including women and indigenous cultures, are encouraged to apply. Click Apply Now to submit your application.
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