Senior Contract Manager
Bayside Group ·www.baysidegroup.com.au
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Senior Contract Manager
As part of a long-term infrastructure investment program this newly created position is required to lead the commercial and contractual strategy across a complex portfolio of major infrastructure projects. This program represents a multi-billion-dollar investment over the next decade and will play a critical role in supporting Victoria’s future growth.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you will influence procurement strategy, contract models, and commercial outcomes across the full project life-cycle.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure Delivery, you will take ownership of the end-to-end commercial and contractual management of major infrastructure packages, from early procurement planning through to contract delivery and close-out.
You will operate at both a strategic and hands-on level, partnering with project, legal, and commercial teams to ensure best-practice procurement and contract management outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
About You:
You are an experienced commercial leader with deep expertise in contract management across major infrastructure projects.
Ideally, you will bring:
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If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a major infrastructure program, apply now, or contact Wayne Eaton on 0422 003 895 or Daniel Dent on 0414 605 978 for a confidential discussion.
- Newly created leadership role on a multi-billion-dollar program
- Shape procurement and contracting strategy end-to-end
- Long-term program delivering critical economic infrastructure
As part of a long-term infrastructure investment program this newly created position is required to lead the commercial and contractual strategy across a complex portfolio of major infrastructure projects. This program represents a multi-billion-dollar investment over the next decade and will play a critical role in supporting Victoria’s future growth.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where you will influence procurement strategy, contract models, and commercial outcomes across the full project life-cycle.
About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Infrastructure Delivery, you will take ownership of the end-to-end commercial and contractual management of major infrastructure packages, from early procurement planning through to contract delivery and close-out.
You will operate at both a strategic and hands-on level, partnering with project, legal, and commercial teams to ensure best-practice procurement and contract management outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement program-wide procurement strategies aligned to delivery, staging, and risk allocation
- Lead procurement planning including packaging strategy and contracting models
- Manage end-to-end tender processes, including documentation, probity, evaluation, and recommendations
- Lead commercial negotiations and finalise contract terms and risk allocation
- Fulfil Superintendent / Superintendent’s Representative responsibilities where required
- Identify and manage commercial and procurement risks across the program
- Provide reporting, insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and governance forums
About You:
You are an experienced commercial leader with deep expertise in contract management across major infrastructure projects.
Ideally, you will bring:
- Extensive experience managing contracts across large-scale infrastructure or capital works programs
- Strong knowledge of procurement strategies, contracting models, and commercial frameworks
- Proven ability to lead complex tender processes and negotiations
- A collaborative approach with the ability to influence across technical, legal, and commercial stakeholders
- Strong understanding of governance, probity, and risk management principles
- Tertiary qualification in relevant discipline such as engineering
- Play a key role in shaping a landmark infrastructure program
- Work across the full life-cycle of complex, high-value projects
- Join a collaborative, high-performing project environment
- Long-term program stability with significant career impact
Apply Now
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a major infrastructure program, apply now, or contact Wayne Eaton on 0422 003 895 or Daniel Dent on 0414 605 978 for a confidential discussion.
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Who is hiring for the Senior Contract Manager role?
Bayside Group is hiring for the Senior Contract Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Senior Contract Manager job located?
The Senior Contract Manager role with Bayside Group is based in Docklands, VIC, AU.
What does the Senior Contract Manager role pay?
Bayside Group lists the Senior Contract Manager role at AUD 220,000–250,000 per year.
Is the Senior Contract Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Bayside Group.
What experience level is the Senior Contract Manager role?
The Senior Contract Manager position is aimed at senior-level candidates.
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