Contracts Technical Administrator

Who are we?

RUSSELL MINERAL EQUIPMENT (RME) is a unique engineering, technology and manufacturing company. RME provides product and service-based solutions for problems encountered in the mining and mineral processing industries. With a history spanning more than 40 years, RME is an employer of choice employing more than 450 personnel worldwide across 12 international Sales and Service Centres. RME is a multiple award-winning Australian exporter with a global reach of over 440 mine site locations. RME Mill Relining Systems deliver fast, reliable and safe relines.

What is the role?

The Contracts Technical Administrator is responsible for review and coordination of the technical aspects of the tendering process for capital equipment sales, including contract negotiations. The Contracts Technical Administrator will work with key stakeholders, both internal and external throughout capital sales projects to review technical documentation and requests from Customers, including facilitating technical inspections at RME’s in-house facilities, during the manufacturing process, as required.

The primary aim of the role is to enable RME to satisfy individual Customers’ technical needs whilst ensuring that RME can deliver what is promised contractually. Over time, the Contracts Technical Administrator will be expected to take ownership of technical Project Management responsibilities for projects as required.

It is imperative that the Contracts Technical Administrator possesses well-developed negotiation skills, to enable a good balance between RME’s preferred position and our ability to fulfil Customer needs. Additionally, a key aspect of the role is to review and understand legislative updates to country-specific international standards and certification requirements for any applicable scope of work.

The Contracts Technical Administrator is an important part of the broader Contracts and Projects team contributing to RME’s success in delivering Mill Relining Systems to our global Customers.

What are we looking for?

1. At RME we pride ourselves on living our values to create and maintain an exceptional culture. During our recruitment process we aim to find the right people who align with our values and culture.

2. To be successful in this role, you will possess:

3. Strong communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to prepare and present professional reports and proposals in both written and verbal form;

4. Meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to anticipate problems and take action to ensure that appropriate solutions are found with consideration for RME and our Customers;

5. Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to determine work priorities, meet deadlines and to take follow-up action until finalisation;

6. Sound technical writing skills, with the ability to improve technical documentation and procedures;

7. Experience understanding and negotiating technical specification requirements with potential and existing Customers;

8. Experience and some familiarity with legal contracts;

9. Understanding of codes and standards for mechanical and electrical equipment design parameters;

10. Sound general engineering or technical background with good mechanical and electrical aptitude and experience, or the ability to develop the skills required;

The ideal candidate may also possess:

1. Certificate or Qualification in Engineering or technical field

What's in it for you?

RME is a global, family-friendly employer of choice, with a genuinely positive and employee focused work culture.

We are passionate about our People and offer a range of benefits including an active Social Club, Paid Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, regular staff events including; team events, Christmas Parties and Christmas Fairs, and much, much more! 

All applications must include a short cover letter addressing the Skills, Qualifications and Experience as outlined above and be submitted by clicking APPLY NOW by 31 August 2026.

Candidates applying for this role must be prepared to undergo background checks, which may include a federal police check, reference checks and a Right to Work check.