Job Description
Commercial Lead/n /n /nSearson Buck is proud to be partnering with a major organisation operating within a complex infrastructure and service-driven workplace to appoint an experienced Commercial Lead into a critical business-facing position./n /n /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 /n /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 /n Why This Opportunity /n /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 /n /n

Key responsibilities
include:/n /n /n
- Managing variations, claims, extensions of time and change events. /n
- Leading commercial negotiations and resolving contractual matters. /n
- Supporting cost recovery, commercial optimisation and value creation initiatives. /n
- Identifying,



managing and escalating commercial and contractual risks. /n
- Protecting margin and supporting strong commercial performance. /n
- Providing commercial advice and guidance to operational and delivery teams. /n
- Managing commercial disputes and supporting successful resolution. /n
- Ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, governance frameworks and delegated authorities. /n
- Building strong relationships with operational, financial and stakeholder groups. /n About You/n /n /nThis opportunity may suit professionals from backgrounds such as:/n /n /n
- Commercial Manager /n
- Commercial Lead /n
- Contract Manager /n
- Senior Contract Administrator /n
- Commercial Business Partner /n
- Contracts & Procurement Manager /n We are particularly interested in candidates from:/n /n /n
- Infrastructure /n
- Engineering /n
- Utilities /n
- Construction /n
- Manufacturing /n
- Industrial services /n
- Asset-intensive environments /n 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 /n You'll Bring/n /n




- 8+ years' experience in commercial, contract, project or business-facing environments. /n
- Strong experience managing claims, variations, change control and commercial negotiations. /n
- Demonstrated experience supporting large-scale contracts, commercial agreements, projects or service-based delivery environments. /n
- Sound understanding of commercial governance, risk management and contract administration. /n
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence outcomes across operational, financial and leadership teams. /n
- Commercial acumen combined with practical problem-solving capability. /n
- The ability to balance contractual rigour with operational and business requirements. /n What's On Offer/n /n
- Significant responsibility and ownership within a commercially important environment. /n
- Direct exposure to senior operational and commercial leaders. /n
- Opportunity to influence key commercial and contractual decisions. /n
- A diverse role combining contract management, negotiation and stakeholder engagement. /n
- Long-term career development within a large and established organisation. /n Remuneration Circa $180K
- $200K + Superannuation + Bonus /n /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 /n For a confidential discussion, contact:/n Bradley Slade/n /n03 6270 2608/n /[email protected]

📌 Commercial Lead (Hobart)
🏢 Searson Buck
📍 Hobart