At Downer we plan, create and sustain.
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand.
Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.
We are now looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to join our skilled commercial team.
Reporting directly to the General Manager (Commercial), this integral role will see you leading the commercial and contractual management of two of our major Through Life Support (TLS) contracts.
This role will suit someone with strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills as well as having a great commercial acumen.
You will be accountable for:
Effective and timely management of upstream/downstream contracts and commercial activities
Liaison with a range of internal and external contacts
Optimising commercial outcomes across rollingstock projects
Acting as the commercial representative for allocated projects
Pro‐active risk and prospect management
Involvement with progress claims, forecasting, financial and project reporting
This is a fulltime, permanent role, ideally based in our Melbourne CBD office.
About You
7+ years demonstrated experience in contracts management
Previous experience in rollingstock, construction, engineering, manufacturing or other relevant industry highly regarded
Tertiary qualification in Quantity Surveying,



Project Management, Law, Business Commerce, or similar
Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence within a complex environment
Proven ability to problem solve and develop improvements
Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) at all levels
Our Culture
Downer is dedicated to nurturing our people personally and professionally through skills development, competitive benefits, career pathways and fostering a proudly diverse and supportive workplace culture.
We cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace that facilitates opportunity and respect.
Our focus on gender and cultural inclusiveness is active and ongoing, and through various initiatives we aim to help close the gap between indigenous and non‐indigenous communities.
What We Offer
Career progression and development opportunities
A workplace focused on Zero Harm; safety is at the core of everything we do
Flexible working arrangements to encourage work/life balanceCompetitive remuneration
Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply.
Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.
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📌 Senior Commercial Manager (Hcmt & Yjm) (Melbourne)
🏢 Downer
📍 Melbourne