Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support a major capital delivery portfolio within a large public-sector infrastructure organisation.
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This is a senior commercial role responsible for managing the full contracting lifecycle, from tendering and procurement through to contract close-out. You will provide strategic commercial advice to project and corporate stakeholders, manage complex contractual matters and help deliver robust commercial outcomes across major infrastructure projects.
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Working with a range of internal teams and external contractors, you will play a key role in contract negotiations, claims and variations, supplier performance, governance and continuous improvement.
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Manage contracts and tenders across a portfolio of major capital delivery projects
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Lead procurement activities for contractors and suppliers
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Prepare, manage and issue expressions of interest and requests for tender
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Analyse tender responses and provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams
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Develop commercial models and negotiate contracts with tenderers and service providers
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Review and tailor Australian Standard contracts and framework agreements in partnership with legal and procurement teams
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Assess complex contractor claims, invoices, variations and extensions of time
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Negotiate and resolve contractual matters, claims and disputes
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Monitor contractor and supplier performance and associated reporting requirements
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Ensure contractual activities comply with relevant legislation, policies and government requirements
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Work closely with legal, procurement, finance, insurance and project stakeholders
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Drive improvements to contract management processes, procedures and governance
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Provide high-quality reporting and commercial analysis to support project and business decisions
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You will be an experienced contracts and commercial qualified with a strong background working across complex infrastructure, engineering or similarly high-value projects.
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Demonstrated experience managing complex government or private-sector framework contracts
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Advanced contract management experience within significant engineering, infrastructure or similar projects
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Strong experience analysing, interpreting and negotiating contractual conditions
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Experience managing complex claims, variations, extensions of time or contractual disputes
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Experience in procurement and tendering, including evaluation and negotiation
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Strong commercial and financial acumen
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A sound understanding of relevant legislation, governance and compliance requirements
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Highly developed analytical, written and verbal communication skills
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The ability to influence and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, contractors and service providers
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The confidence to have challenging commercial conversations and negotiate positive outcomes
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A tertiary qualification in engineering, law, finance, project management, quantity surveying or a related discipline is highly regarded
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This is an opportunity to join a major Victorian public-sector organisation responsible for delivering and managing critical infrastructure and services that support communities across the state.
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You will be part of a professional major capital delivery environment, working alongside experienced project, commercial, procurement, legal and engineering professionals on significant infrastructure programs.
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To be successful, you must be willing to obtain a clear National Police Check and have unrestricted Australian working rights.
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We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace.
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📌 Contract Manager - Major Capital Delivery (Melbourne)
🏢 Dixon Appointments Pty
📍 Melbourne