Title: Senior Contract & Commercial Officer

Requisition ID: 11287

Work Type: Ongoing Full Time

Fixed Term Period: Not Applicable

Location: Melbourne - CBD

Date Posted: 3 Aug 2026

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About The Role

The Senior Contract and Commercial Officer – Projects & Third-Party Agreements provides contract management and commercial oversight for projects and third-party agreements across the Victorian rail network. The role acts as a trusted advisor on contractual matters, managing the commercial lifecycle of agreements while identifying, monitoring, and resolving commercial risks and issues in partnership with rail operators and stakeholders.

The role maintains strong stakeholder relationships, ensures contractual compliance, monitors deliverables and payments, and provides timely reporting and correspondence management. It also oversees commercial opportunities within the Metro Tunnel PPP, supports continuous improvement initiatives, promotes value-for-money outcomes, and contributes to a safe, inclusive, and collaborative team setting.

What We’re Looking For

- Applies strong critical thinking and sound judgement to analyse complex issues, solve problems, and make informed decisions.
- Brings commercial awareness and a strategic mindset, identifying opportunities to improve processes, manage risks, and deliver business outcomes.




- Builds effective stakeholder relationships, proactively addressing issues, adding value, and maintaining high levels of stakeholder satisfaction.
- Demonstrates resilience and confidence, providing constructive feedback, responding positively to challenges, and communicating with conviction.
- Adapts quickly to changing priorities, collaborates effectively across teams, and maintains a strong focus on achieving organisational and community outcomes.

Qualifications And Experience

You’ll bring:

- Experience managing commercial contracts and providing contractual advice within complex operational and/or project environments (mandatory).
- A bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, engineering, law, or a related discipline.
- Experience in the transport industry and/or major construction projects.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

Important information

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📌 Senior Contract & Commercial Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Department of Transport and Planning
📍 Melbourne