Melbourne - Senior Commercial Manager
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Contracts Manager – Telecommunications / Infrastructure
Melbourne / Hybrid | Contract to December 2026
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a major organisation supporting telecommunications and infrastructure projects.
Working closely with project teams and reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial and contractual support across project delivery, supply chain management, claims, variations and commercial risk.
This is a hybrid position, ideally based in Melbourne, with the office located close to Richmond Station.
The initial contract runs through to 31 December 2026, with potential for extension or permanency for the right person.
The Role You will act as a key commercial interface between project teams, clients and subcontractors, providing practical commercial advice and ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed.
Key responsibilities include:
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and will be required to complete a Police Check.
What's on Offer
Melbourne / Hybrid | Contract to December 2026
An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a major organisation supporting telecommunications and infrastructure projects.
Working closely with project teams and reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will provide commercial and contractual support across project delivery, supply chain management, claims, variations and commercial risk.
This is a hybrid position, ideally based in Melbourne, with the office located close to Richmond Station.
The initial contract runs through to 31 December 2026, with potential for extension or permanency for the right person.
The Role You will act as a key commercial interface between project teams, clients and subcontractors, providing practical commercial advice and ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing commercial and contractual support to project teams
- Managing commercial relationships with clients and the supply chain
- Leading negotiations relating to variations, claims and contract renewals
- Developing strategies for potential and emerging contractual disputes
- Identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
- Supporting contract administration, policies, processes and procedures
- Managing subcontractor onboarding and preparation of supply chain contracts and work orders
- Supporting revenue assurance initiatives and minimising revenue leakage
- Ensuring relevant statutory and contractual compliance
- Working closely with operational, legal, finance and other internal stakeholders
- Building strong relationships with customers and project stakeholders
- 5+ years' experience in commercial and contract management
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to drive commercial outcomes
- Sound understanding of contract and construction law
- Experience with project commercial administration
- Demonstrated experience managing claims, variations, negotiations and contractual issues
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and hit the ground running
- A practical, collaborative and customer-focused approach
Applicants must be Australian Citizens and will be required to complete a Police Check.
What's on Offer
- Initial contract through to 31 December 2026
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Melbourne/Cremorne location preferred, although Melbourne-based candidates are not mandatory
- Opportunity to work across significant telecommunications projects
- Potential for extension or permanency based on performance and business requirements
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The Melbourne - Senior Commercial Manager role with Techforce JobAdder is based in QLD - Brisbane (CBD), QLD, AU. The role is hybrid-friendly.
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