InlandRail Pty Ltd is delivering a 1,600km freight line that is transforming howgoods are moved around Australia. When fully operational, Inland Rail willconnect Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales andQueensland. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, InlandRail is helping to address the nation’s future freight needs and meet thedemands of our growing population.

Delivering Inland Rail will help shift more goods onto rail which means safer,less congested roads and fewer emissions and a more resilient and sustainablenational freight network.

More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail

About the opportunity

The Illabo to Stockinbingal (I2S) Project is a key InlandRail section, upgrading more than 170 kilometres of rail corridor to improvefreight efficiency and strengthen connections between regional communities andnational markets.

As Senior Contracts Manager, you will lead contractadministration, claims management, contractual correspondence, third-partyagreements and commercial governance across major project delivery contracts.Working closely with project, commercial, legal and senior stakeholder groups,you will help protect Inland Rail’s contractual position, manage risk andsupport successful delivery from procurement through to project completion.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Reviewing and administering third-party agreements, licences, deeds and access arrangements.
- Providing strategic contractual advice to project, commercial and executive leadership teams.
- Managing contractual correspondence, notices and entitlement preservation activities.
- Supporting contractor negotiations, change management and dispute avoidance strategies.
- Identifying,



assessing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.
- Maintaining contractual registers, governance controls and commercial reporting.
- Supporting dispute resolution processes including mediation, adjudication and expert determination.
- Contributing to contract close-out, handover and lessons learned activities.

This role requires regular travel to the Illabo toStockinbingal project site, with approximately 2-3 days on site every 3-4 weeks to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

About you

You are an experienced and commercially astute contractsprofessional who is confident operating in complex, high-value infrastructureor construction environments. You bring sound judgement, strong attention todetail and the ability to balance contractual rigour with practical projectdelivery outcomes.

You will be comfortable advising senior stakeholders,influencing commercial decisions and managing competing priorities in a rapid-paced delivery environment. Your background will demonstrate strongcapability in claims, variations, risk management, negotiation and governance,supported by clear communication and a collaborative working style.

Key skills and qualifications:

- Significant experience managing major construction, engineering or infrastructure contracts.
- Demonstrated expertise in contract administration, claims management and commercial negotiations.




- Strong understanding of contractual entitlement, risk allocation and governance frameworks.
- Experience administering complex delivery contracts and managing contractual correspondence.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving capabilities.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.

What you’ll be joining

- Youwill join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
- Thisproject will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in localinvestment, boosting regional economies and communities right along thealignment.
- InlandRail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like tosee these numbers grow.
- InlandRail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art officeembracing flexible working conditions.

Our Organisation and Culture

The values that drive us and the work we deliver in theprogram incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome like-minded individuals who valueour culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive onattracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of ouremployees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equalopportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role,cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

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📌 Senior Contracts Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Inland Rail
📍 Melbourne