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Senior Contract Manager

Location: Docklands - Victoria

WorkType: Full Time

Salary:  


Senior Contract Manager
  • 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
The opportunity:
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
Why Apply
  • 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.

Reference Number: WE-268478

Profession: Construction

Date Posted: 29-Apr-2026

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