Commercial & Subcontracts Lead

Goal Indigenous Services; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Williamstown

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Diversity & inclusion culture

Job summary

Goal Indigenous Services is seeking an experienced Commercial & Subcontracts Lead to oversee commercial and subcontract management across major transport infrastructure contracts in Victoria. The role focuses on managing contractual obligations, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliant, value-driven delivery across Service Stream and its supply chain.

This Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified position offers hybrid working arrangements in Williamstown, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management, contract or subcontract management.
• Industry experience in infrastructure, construction, electrical, transport, utilities or maintenance services.
• Knowledge of government or performance-based service contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee contract administration, compliance, variations, claims, work orders and commercial negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor agreements, onboarding, compliance, performance and commercial risk.
• Identify risks and opportunities, monitor KPIs and support commercial reporting and contract performance.
• Build strong client, supplier and operational relationships while maintaining accurate records and audit-ready documentation.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in commercial management, construction management, law, quantity surveying, business or related discipline, or equivalent industry experience

Job description

Goal Indigenous Services are seeking an experienced Commercial & Subcontracts Lead to oversee commercial and subcontract management across major transport infrastructure contracts.

You will play a key role in managing contractual obligations, mitigating commercial risks, protecting contractual entitlements and ensuring compliant, value-focused delivery across Service Stream and its supply chain.

* This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified position *

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Management: Oversee contract administration, compliance, variations, claims, work orders and commercial negotiations.
• Subcontractor Management: Manage subcontractor agreements, onboarding, compliance, performance and commercial risk.
• Commercial Risk & Performance: Identify risks and opportunities, monitor KPIs and support commercial reporting and contract performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong client, supplier and operational relationships while maintaining accurate records and audit-ready documentation.

You will ideally bring

• Experience in commercial, contract or subcontract management.
• Industry experience in infrastructure, construction, electrical, transport, utilities or maintenance services.
• Knowledge of government or performance-based service contracts.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation and written communication skills.
• Tertiary qualifications in commercial management, construction management, law, quantity surveying, business or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements in Williamstown.
• Career development and internal growth opportunities.
• Supportive team environment and meaningful work.
• Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values safety, diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.