Commercial Advisory Manager

Sunwater; Queensland; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Flexible working arrangements

Career development programs

Comprehensive health and wellness offerings

Job summary

A leading water infrastructure company is looking for a Commercial Advisory Manager in Queensland. This key role involves negotiating commercial contracts and managing relationships with customers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, a degree in a relevant field, and strong negotiation and strategic leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience negotiating commercial contracts.
• Demonstrates strong financial and analytical skills.
• Experience with large counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of diverse commercial contracts.
• Support customer relationships and project transitions.
• Drive commercial strategy and business development.
• Drive commercial strategy and business development by providing insights, analysing revenue and risk impacts, and exploring new opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial acumen

Customer engagement

Strategic growth leadership

Education

Degree in commerce, economics, law or finance

Job description

Sunwater Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia

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Work. Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Sunwater’s commercial success? We are seeking a dynamic Commercial Advisory Manager to lead the negotiation of diverse commercial contracts tied to existing assets or associated with new projects and infrastructure. In this role, you’ll ensure that every new arrangement aligns seamlessly with Sunwater’s commercial principles while honouring existing customer commitments.

As a valued member of the Customer and Commercial Team, you will play a key role in delivering leadership across commercial advisory and management. This includes supporting urban, industrial, and non‑irrigation customers. Together, we make sound commercial decisions that generate value for our customers and shareholders while strengthening organisational performance.

Other key responsibilities include:

• Build and sustain strong customer relationships to ensure smooth transitions from project development to ongoing operations.
• Manage contractual obligations by overseeing customer contracts, key dates, and compliance with processes.
• Lead contract negotiations and administration to deliver sustainable business growth and support commercial decision‑making.
• Drive commercial strategy and business development by providing insights, analysing revenue and risk impacts, and exploring new opportunities.

We are seeking an experienced leader with 10+ years experience negotiating commercial contracts with large counterparties. You will have a degree in commerce, economics, law or finance or equivalent experience. In addition, you will have:

• Strategic Growth Leadership – Demonstrates the ability to identify, evaluate, and pursue new market opportunities that align with organisational objectives and deliver sustainable revenue growth.
• Commercial Acumen – Applies sound financial, analytical, and negotiation skills to structure deals, manage risk, and maximise value creation for both the organisation and its customers.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement – Builds and maintains trusted relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders to drive collaboration, secure long‑term contracts, and enhance customer satisfaction.

This full‑time permanent opportunity is available for an immediate start (or in the New Year). At Sunwater, we have a genuine emphasis on work/life balance and to ensure you are well‑rewarded for your dedication and hard work, this role offers a competitive base salary, a standard 38 hr week, 12.75% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.

Please note – the Talent Acquisition team will commence the review process during the advertising period.

Water

Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life

At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources, and benefits that you need to thrive. That's why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre‑employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.

Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world.

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