Rail Infrastructure Contracts Manager — Alliance Delivery

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Career development through AIM

Salary packaging

Job summary

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is leading a major rail project in Queensland, Australia, delivering the RIS Alliance contract that covers rail infrastructure, station upgrades, and integration with the wider rail network. The role focuses on managing commercial aspects, interfaces with ETCS Alliance and PPP contracts, and resolving contract issues across delivery packages.

You will work with project teams, contractors and specialists to assess commercial implications, develop practical

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience in contracts management and administration.
• Exposure to Alliance contracts or other collaborative contracting models.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to assess commercial implications.
• Excellent written communication for contractual correspondence and reports.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of commercial strategies for the RIS Alliance contract.
• Manage commercial and contractual interfaces with ETCS Alliance contract and Tunnels and Stations PPP contract.
• Identify emerging risks, issues and changes, and support their resolution through documentation.
• Participate in contract negotiations with Alliance participants and stakeholders.
• Investigate issues with project teams and develop practical commercial solutions.
• Provide commercial advice to project teams and prepare reports and briefings on issues and claims.
• Manage contractual correspondence and draft correspondence for the State Representative.
• Handle minor contractual disputes.

Skills

Contract management

Alliance contracts

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation support

Analytical skills

Written communication

Job description

Cross River Rail Delivery Authority is leading a major rail project in Queensland, Australia, delivering the RIS Alliance contract that covers rail infrastructure, station upgrades, and integration with the wider rail network. The role focuses on managing commercial aspects, interfaces with ETCS Alliance and PPP contracts, and resolving contract issues across delivery packages.

You will work with project teams, contractors and specialists to assess commercial implications, develop practical