We are seeking an experienced Contracts Manager to support a major capital delivery portfolio within a large public-sector infrastructure organisation.

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.

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.

Responsibilities:

- Manage contracts and tenders across a portfolio of major capital delivery projects
- Lead procurement activities for contractors and suppliers
- Prepare, manage and issue expressions of interest and requests for tender
- Analyse tender responses and provide commercial and contractual advice to project teams
- Develop commercial models and negotiate contracts with tenderers and service providers
- Review and tailor Australian Standard contracts and framework agreements in partnership with legal and procurement teams
- Assess complex contractor claims, invoices, variations and extensions of time
- Negotiate and resolve contractual matters, claims and disputes
- Monitor contractor and supplier performance and associated reporting requirements
- Ensure contractual activities comply with relevant legislation, policies and government requirements
- Work closely with legal, procurement, finance, insurance and project stakeholders




- Drive improvements to contract management processes, procedures and governance
- Provide high-quality reporting and commercial analysis to support project and business decisions

About You:

You will be an experienced contracts and commercial qualified with a strong background working across complex infrastructure, engineering or similarly high-value projects.

You will bring:

- Demonstrated experience managing complex government or private-sector framework contracts
- Advanced contract management experience within significant engineering, infrastructure or similar projects
- Strong experience analysing, interpreting and negotiating contractual conditions
- Experience managing complex claims, variations, extensions of time or contractual disputes
- Experience in procurement and tendering, including evaluation and negotiation
- Strong commercial and financial acumen
- A sound understanding of relevant legislation, governance and compliance requirements
- Highly developed analytical, written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to influence and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, contractors and service providers
- The confidence to have challenging commercial conversations and negotiate positive outcomes
- A tertiary qualification in engineering, law, finance, project management,



quantity surveying or a related discipline is highly regarded

About the Organisation:

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.

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.

The Next Step:

To be successful, you must be willing to obtain a clear National Police Check and have unrestricted Australian working rights.

Click on the APPLY button or contact Nicole on 03 9629 9* or 0422 031 * for a confidential discussion.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace.

Reference number: NB50433

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📌 Senior Contracts Manager for Major Capital Delivery (Melbourne)
🏢 Dixon Appointments Pty
📍 Melbourne