Description The opportunity Provide Leadership to the centralised commercial resources and commercial governance across the wider line of business to ensure financial outcomes are maximised and operational objectives meet both Downer’s and the Client’s delivery outcomes. What you’ll do Ensure Commercial & Risk compliance with all Downer Policies and governance and support continuous improvement Support general management teams and provide Commercial and Risk advice in alignment with Company and Legislative requirements Research and understand complex information and develop and implement business solutions and advise appropriate actions Liaise/ participate/ collaborate with various members of the projects team to bring about solutions to problems that have impacts on the project’s financial position Strategic direction on commercial and corporate governance issues that affect the business Gather, analyse and understand complex information to develop business improvement solutions Provide input and guidance on Revenue and Margin improvement opportunities What we offer Competitive remuneration with a significant ASX-listed company Various locations can be considered throughout Australia NSW, QLD, VIC and WA Structured career paths with the opportunity to work in different areas of the Utilities business, supported by a robust Commercial Operating Model A suite of health and wellness benefits and initiatives, including EAP Beyond Blue Retail discounts with major retailers, Dell, Good Guys, Samsung, Specsavers & ANZ We are a Tier 1 ASX listed company with in-house capabilities that far exceed traditional contractor environments Excellent work life balance with flexible start and finish times along with WFH days What we’re looking for A tertiary / post-graduate qualification in Commercial / Contract Management or related discipline (e.g. finance, contract law, etc.) is preferred but not essential Construction/Telecommunications experience working on a major project is highly preferable Proven commercial / contract administration experience in a large project team within a large organisation, with strong demonstrable levels of judgment and discretion Background in the successful negotiation of forms of contract with an acceptable risk profile in accordance with policies and procedures Background in leadership of complex and comprehensive commercial teams Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across multiple stakeholders A high level of verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate with a wide variety of people including managing relationships with external clients / suppliers / contractors, etc About Energy & Utilities Downer's Energy & Utilities business unit is an integrated trans-Tasman team, providing services and solutions that connect communities to essential networks and infrastructure. We design, build, operate and maintain today's critical assets and networks, delivering complete services across the water, electricity, telecommunications, industrial and power generation sectors. Our expertise spans in-house technical smarts, specialist engineering, integrated OEM partners, and dedicated crews of qualified tradespeople. Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone. How to apply Click "Apply" to start your application. We look forward to hearing from you! Downer does not accept unsolicited resumes, fees, or costs from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third parties. Candidates are welcome to submit their applications via the advertisement.
