Contract Manager, Transport Operations & Asset Leadership

Service Stream; Perth; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing

Discounts for staff

Share matching program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Service Stream is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the Graham Farmer Freeway contract, delivering end-to-end oversight of operations, maintenance and performance. The role focuses on safe, compliant tunnel and freeway services, strong stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement in a high-risk environment.

You will drive operational excellence across civil, electrical, mechanical and ITS assets, coordinate 24/7 staffing, and manage the commercial aspects including budgeting and

Qualifications

• Experience managing road tunnel, motorway or complex road O&M contracts.
• Lead operations, maintenance and incident response environments.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and 24/7 operations.
• Engagement with state road authorities and emergency services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and accountability for the Graham Farmer Freeway contract.
• Ensure safe, compliant delivery of tunnel operations, maintenance and incident response services.
• Maintain strong relationships with MRWA and emergency services.
• Manage performance across civil, electrical, mechanical and ITS assets.
• Oversee shutdown planning, emergency response coordination and traffic interfaces.
• Lead HSE, Quality and Environmental performance.
• Manage commercial performance including budget, forecasting, variations and cost control.
• Oversee subcontractor performance during shutdowns and planned works.
• Maintain asset information, AM plans and maintenance systems (e.g. MEX).
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Prepare the contract for transition in line with client requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

O&M contracts

Incident response

Asset management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Cost control

Education

Engineering degree

Business degree

Commerce degree

Tools

MEX

Job description

Service Stream is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the Graham Farmer Freeway contract, delivering end-to-end oversight of operations, maintenance and performance. The role focuses on safe, compliant tunnel and freeway services, strong stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement in a high-risk environment.

You will drive operational excellence across civil, electrical, mechanical and ITS assets, coordinate 24/7 staffing, and manage the commercial aspects including budgeting and