Title: Senior Commercial Officer
Join us on Victoria’s Big Build, delivering the Victorian Government's rail infrastructure projects. To reflect our broader remit, our organisation name has changed from Level Crossing Removal Project (LXRP) to VIDA Rail, providing a strong link to our overarching authority, VIDA. We're excited and proud to continue the Level Crossing Removal Project, Melbourne Airport Rail and Big Build Rail projects. There's never been a better time to get amongst the action!
About the role
The Senior Commercial Officer provides high level commercial and contract management expertise across VIDA Rail’s program of works. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, this role works flexibly across multidisciplinary project teams and with delivery partners to support successful project outcomes.
In this role, you will:
- Prepare, implement and maintain procurement and contract administration documentation, systems and plans across all project phases
- Support tender development, evaluation, contract negotiations and contract award processes
- Manage day to day administration of major infrastructure contracts in line with contract management plans
- Provide advice, analysis and reporting on complex and often sensitive contractual matters
- Negotiate and resolve challenging contractual issues with contractors and stakeholders
- Administer contract variations, change proposals and approvals
- Monitor contractor performance, compliance and contractual risks
- Provide commercial and contractual advice on procurement strategies and delivery models
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across commercial and contract management practices
This is a 3 year fixed term opportunity, paying a salary of $116,413 - $140,849 (plus superannuation) offering hybrid working arrangements and exposure to some of Victoria’s most significant infrastructure projects. This role will require you to work from both CBD and Moorabbin office locations.
About you
You’re an experienced commercial or contract management professional who enjoys working in complex, fast paced environments. You bring sound judgment, strong attention to detail and the confidence to provide clear, defensible advice to senior stakeholders.
You thrive in collaborative settings, can navigate competing priorities, and are motivated by contributing to projects that deliver long term benefits for Victorians.
At VIDA Rail we embrace diversity and inclusion. We actively strive to remove barriers and encourage applications from people of any age, or disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse or LGBTIQA+. We will make adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure that you are able to participate to the best of your ability.
About VIDA Rail
At VIDA Rail we’re not only removing level crossings, but also removing barriers and creating a long lasting legacy for our communities.
Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work. We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation.
As leaders in the transport sector, we provide secure pathways into the industry for:
- Women
- People who identify as LGBTQIA+
- People living with a disability
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- Refugees or asylum seekers
- People facing barriers to employment.
We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.
We also place great importance on professional development and growth through both formal training opportunities and lessons learnt.
Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We aim to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.
What next?
To apply – just submit your CV.
No need to submit a separate address of the key selection criteria, and no need for a cover letter. Instead, we like to ask a couple of assessed questions in the application form (200 words max) to get to know you better outside of what is written on your CV.
In this instance the questions are:
- Describe your experience administering and managing major infrastructure or construction contracts.
- Provide an example of a complex contractual issue you have resolved and how you approached it.
- How do you build and maintain strong working relationships with delivery partners and stakeholders?
After assessing your CV and answers to the above questions, the next steps of the recruitment process might include:
- a phone screen to learn more about you, and you to learn more about us
- an interview to understand more about things you have worked on in the past
Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police checks and misconduct screening.
Need more information?
Click here to view the position description for the Senior Commercial Officer, detailing key accountabilities and responsibilities.
For specifics about the recruitment process entailed, or a confidential discussion around any special accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process you may need in order to participate to the best of your ability, contact Dani Perri (Talent Acquisition Adviser) via LinkedIn.
Applications close 11.59pm on Wednesday 27th May 2026.
Visit us: bigbuild.vic.gov.au
