Lead Contract Manager, Energy Infrastructure

Western Power; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to four weeks of additional leave

Salary packaging

Discounted health insurance

Gym membership

Employee recognition program

Wellness leave days

End-of-trip facilities

On-site café

Parental leave (22 weeks)

First Nations cultural leave (5 days)

Job summary

Western Power is seeking a Contract Management Team Leader to drive the delivery of high-value contracts across critical infrastructure projects in Western Australia. You will lead a team of professionals, ensuring safety, compliance and commercial excellence while shaping the future of energy networks.

The role requires strong negotiation, leadership and strategic thinking with a focus on value creation for customers and communities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or related discipline or trade qualifications with significant contract management experience.
• Extensive experience in complex contract management with strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of contract governance and probity.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Leadership and people management with ability to motivate teams.
• Experience with budgeting/finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts of significant value, volume, complexity and reputational impact.
• Ensure full compliance to Western Power's Contract Management Framework.
• Provide clear technical advice, direction and allocate resources to achieve outcomes.
• Oversee outsourced works related to Network contracts or Customer initiated projects.
• Ensure site safety, environmental management, quality assurance, and schedule focus on critical path.
• Drive consistent contract delivery processes and use of systems, tools and templates.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Budgeting/finance knowledge

Contract management

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Team management

Education

Degree in Law/Engineering/Business/Commercial OR trade qualifications

Job description

Western Power is seeking a Contract Management Team Leader to drive the delivery of high-value contracts across critical infrastructure projects in Western Australia. You will lead a team of professionals, ensuring safety, compliance and commercial excellence while shaping the future of energy networks.

The role requires strong negotiation, leadership and strategic thinking with a focus on value creation for customers and communities.