Job Description
Commercial Lead
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nSearson Buck is proud to be partnering with a major organisation operating within a complex infrastructure and service-driven environment to appoint an experienced Commercial Lead into a critical business-facing position.n
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n This is not a traditional commercial role focused solely on reporting and analysis. It's an opportunity to act as a trusted commercial partner, working alongside operational leaders, finance teams and senior stakeholders to optimise commercial performance, manage risk and drive value across a strategically important contract environment.n
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n If you're motivated by commercial negotiations, contract management, claims, variations and influencing business outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a highly visible role.n
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Why This Opportunity
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nThe Opportunity Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, you'll play a key role in commercial governance, contract performance and risk management, ensuring contractual obligations are effectively managed while supporting operational teams to achieve strong commercial outcomes.n
n Working closely with business leaders and stakeholders, you'll help navigate commercial challenges, manage contractual risk and identify opportunities to enhance performance, recover value and improve commercial outcomes.n
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n Key responsibilities include:n
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Managing variations, claims, extensions of time and change events.
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Leading commercial negotiations and resolving contractual matters.
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Supporting cost recovery, commercial optimisation and value creation initiatives.
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Identifying,



managing and escalating commercial and contractual risks.
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Protecting margin and supporting strong commercial performance.
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Providing commercial advice and guidance to operational and delivery teams.
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Managing commercial disputes and supporting successful resolution.
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Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, governance frameworks and delegated authorities.
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Building solid relationships with operational, financial and stakeholder groups.
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About You
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nThis opportunity may suit professionals from backgrounds such as:n
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Commercial Manager
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Commercial Lead
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Contract Manager
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Senior Contract Administrator
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Commercial Business Partner
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Contracts & Procurement Manager
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We are particularly interested in candidates from:n
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Infrastructure
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Engineering
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Utilities
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Construction
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Manufacturing
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Industrial services
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Asset-intensive environments
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You may currently be supporting major projects, long-term commercial agreements, service-based contracts or complex delivery environments where commercial performance, contractual compliance and stakeholder engagement are critical to success.n
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You'll Bring
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8+ years' experience in commercial, contract, project or business-facing environments.
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Strong experience managing claims, variations, change control and commercial negotiations.
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Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale contracts, commercial agreements, projects or service-based delivery environments.
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Sound understanding of commercial governance, risk management and contract administration.
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Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence outcomes across operational, financial and leadership teams.
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Commercial acumen combined with practical problem-solving capability.
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The ability to balance contractual rigour with operational and business requirements.
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What's On Offer
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Significant responsibility and ownership within a commercially important environment.
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Direct exposure to senior operational and commercial leaders.
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Opportunity to influence key commercial and contractual decisions.
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A diverse role combining contract management, negotiation and stakeholder engagement.
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Long-term career development within a large and established organisation.
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Remuneration
Circa $180K - $200K + Superannuation + Bonus
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n Apply Now If you're an experienced commercial professional who thrives in contract-driven environments and enjoys negotiating outcomes, managing risk and partnering with stakeholders to drive performance, we'd love to hear from you.n
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For a confidential discussion, contact:
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Bradley Slade
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📌 Commercial Lead (Hobart)
🏢 Searson Buck Group
📍 Hobart