Manager Commercial & Contracts Major Project

Queensland Rail Limited; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Rail Limited seeks a Manager Commercial & Contracts Major Project to lead the commercial and contractual aspects of MPI-delivered initiatives in Brisbane. You will influence governance, manage complex government contracts and provide strategic direction across major growth projects ahead of events like the Olympics 2032.

The role is fixed-term until 31 December 2029, based in Brisbane, reporting into the Major Projects Integration team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of governing legislation, regulatory and contractual requirements in a government environment.
• Strong negotiation, implementation and ongoing management of government and commercial arrangements.
• Strategic, conceptual, analytical, collaborative and influencing skills.
• Experience in a project environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including DTMR, Delivery Authorities and internal departments.
• Lead negotiations and governance obligations.
• Provide detailed analysis and advice on best practice to support strategic decision making.
• Provide leadership to team members and act as escalation point on contractual and commercial matters.
• Manage legislative, contractual, governance and regulatory compliance across major projects to mitigate risk and realise benefits.
• Support asset handover processes to meet Queensland Rail requirements.

Skills

Governance & contracts

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Legal, Engineering, Project management or similar

Job description

Manager Commercial & Contracts Major Project

You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career. Queensland Rail stands on the foundation of true connection, encompassing the relationships we foster within our teams and the communities we serve across the state. For over 150 years, we've been instrumental in linking people and places, and now we invite you to contribute to our proud legacy and shape a brighter, sustainable future.

Purpose That Counts.

Working within Queensland Rail’s Major Projects Integration (MPI) team, the Manager Commercial & Contracts will manage the contractual and commercial items relating to the projects that MPI are accountable for enabling the successful delivery and integration of major growth and transformational rail projects. It is an exciting time to join QLD Rail with huge growth on the horizon as we get ready for Olympics 2032 and beyond!

This is a fixed term opportunity based in Brisbane until 31st December 2029.

Key accountabilities of the Manager Commercial & Contracts Major Projects include:

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including DTMR, Delivery Authorities and internal departments
• Lead negotiations and successful navigation of governance obligations
• Prepare detailed analysis and advice on current best practice to support strategic decision making
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members to ensure effective support while providing strategic advice and an escalation point on evaluation of contractual and commercial matters.
• Manage legislative, contractual, governance and regulatory compliance through the life of the major projects to ensure risk mitigation and benefit realisation related to the various agreements.
• In conjunction with other MPI functions support and assist in the asset handover process to ensure that Queensland Rail’s requirements are being achieved.

People Who Count.Queensland Rail is seeking to connect with an experienced professional with the following skills:

• Good knowledge of governing legislation, regulatory, commercial and contractual requirements in a government environment
• High level of skill in negotiation, implementation and ongoing management of government and commercial arrangements
• Sound level of strategic, conceptual, analytical, collaborative and influencing skills
• Extensive knowledge interpreting, managing and translating evolving commercial requirements in a contractually diverse environment
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Previous experience in a project environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Legal, Engineering, Project manager or similar discipline will be highly regarded.

For further information please view the Position Description.

Supporting a Diverse WorkforceQueensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.

We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects.

No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things. Please advise if you would like to discuss reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

Your journey matters. Make it with us. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Queensland Rail. If you're ready to make a real impact and help shape our future, by 11:59pm Sunday 15th November 2026.