Senior Associate – Transactions & Commercial Advisory - Brisbane

Aequalis Consulting Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Aequalis Consulting Pty in Brisbane seeks a Senior Associate to lead infrastructure transaction workstreams and advise on procurement and commercial strategy across major programs. You will manage procurement processes from EOI to contract award, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, prepare documentation, and support client negotiations on high‑value projects.

This role offers exposure to Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic projects and a pathway to senior leadership within a growing advisory

Qualifications

• 10+ years in infrastructure transactions, commercial advisory or procurement.
• Experience delivering major project transactions from initiation to award.
• Strong procurement strategy, commercial structuring and evaluation skills.
• Ability to distill complex issues into clear, practical guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead components of major infrastructure transaction processes (EOI, RFP, contract development).
• Develop procurement strategies, commercial models and delivery frameworks.
• Analyse financial, commercial and risk inputs to inform decision-making.
• Prepare high-quality transaction documentation and evaluation materials.
• Support and lead client presentations, evaluation processes and negotiations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across complex engagements.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team capability.
• Support client relationship development and identify opportunities for growth.

Skills

Infrastructure transactions

Procurement strategy

Commercial advisory

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

Senior Associate – Transactions & Commercial Advisory - Brisbane

Our client is a leading advisory business at the forefront of major infrastructure delivery across Australia. With a strong and growing pipeline of work linked to the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, they are seeking an experienced Senior Associateto join their Brisbane team.

This is a rare opportunity to work on once-in-a-generation projects, supporting the planning, procurement and commercial delivery of large-scale infrastructure that will shape Queensland for decades to come.

With over 17 new and upgraded venuesand a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure program underway , the demand for high-calibre transaction and commercial advisory professionals has never been stronger.

The Opportunity

Working within a high-performing Advisory & Transactions team, you will play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure transactions across the Olympics program and broader Queensland infrastructure market.

You will lead transaction workstreams, advise on procurement and commercial strategy, and support clients through critical project milestones—from early strategy through to market engagement and contract award.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead components of major infrastructure transaction processes (EOI, RFP, contract development)
• Develop procurement strategies, commercial models and delivery frameworks
• Analyse financial, commercial and risk inputs to inform decision-making
• Prepare high-quality transaction documentation and evaluation materials
• Support and lead client presentations, evaluation processes and negotiations
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across complex engagements
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to team capability
• Support client relationship development and identify opportunities for growth

About You

You are a commercially driven infrastructure professional with strong experience in transaction management, procurement and advisory.

You will bring:

• 10+ years’ experiencein infrastructure transactions, commercial advisory or procurement
• Demonstrated experience delivering major project transactions from initiation through to award
• Strong capability in procurement strategy, commercial structuring and evaluation processes
• Experience developing transaction documentation and managing competitive procurements
• The ability to distil complex issues into clear, practical advice
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with senior government and private sector clients
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex project environments
• Experience across major transport or social infrastructure projects, particularly within Queensland or similar markets, will be highly regarded.

Why This Role

• Be part of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics infrastructure delivery journey
• Work on city-shaping, multi-billion-dollar projects
• Join a growing and well-regarded advisory team
• Gain exposure to major procurement programs and high-profile stakeholders
• Strong long-term pipeline of work in a market experiencing a major infrastructure super-cycle