Title:  Contract and Commercial Manager

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning manages essential planning, transport, and land use policies throughout the State. By adopting a life-cycle approach, the department enhances services, executes sustainable projects, and engages with customers. It also simplifies regulatory processes, encourages community involvement, and boosts local economic opportunities to foster more liveable communities across Victoria.

Network Design and Integration delivers transport priorities through the planning, development, delivery and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects and strategic initiatives that provide safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes to all Victorians.

Shape the Future of Victoria's Transport Infrastructure

Join us as a Contract and Commercial Manager and take a leading role in delivering our new ticketing project, a key initiative that will enhance transport across Victoria. This is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on the community and be part of a transformative project.

About the Role

This is a fixed-term position available until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of extension.

As the Contract and Commercial Manager, you will be a trusted partner to the Project Director and you will be crucial to the commercial success of our high value rolling stock and ticketing projects. Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance and Commercial, you will manage two direct reports and lead complex negotiations. Your role involves providing expert advice on procurement, contracts, and commercial strategies to ensure projects meet key milestones and deliver value for the State.

You will work hands-on at the intersection of public infrastructure and project delivery, developing innovative commercial frameworks and negotiating with suppliers and stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives. Strong relationship management with both suppliers and the department will be essential.

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What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a candidate with exceptional commercial acumen and a deep understanding of infrastructure markets, particularly in rolling stock and ticketing. You should have solid experience in contract management and a proven ability to lead high-value negotiations. Your excellent communication skills will enable you to provide pragmatic advice at an executive level and manage complex stakeholder environments effectively.

If you are driven by purpose and excited by the opportunity to influence some of Victoria’s most strategic transport investments, this role is for you.

Qualifications and Experience

• Significant experience in commercial and contract management within major public or private projects.
• Hands-on experience in managing contracts and relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Expertise in public infrastructure procurement, preferably including Public Private Partnerships (PPPs).
• A relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, engineering, finance, or project management is desirable.

Why Join Us

• Engage in meaningful work that enhances the accessibility and liveability of Victorian communities.
• Access professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the broader Victorian Public Service.
• Benefit from a hybrid working model with flexible arrangements.
• Enjoy a strong focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Opportunities to work from various metropolitan hubs.
• Be part of a safe, inclusive, and high-performing culture that values collaboration and diversity.

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and individuals from diverse cultural or faith backgrounds. We are committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and performance-focused environment.

How to Apply

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Applications close 9:00pm on THURSDAY 3 July 2025

Please include a resume and cover letter.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal.

We’re unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For more information about the role, please contact Richard Borg, Executive Director, Finance and Commercial, via richard.borg@transport.vic.gov.au

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and may be subject to other pre-employment checks. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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