Senior Commercial Manager – Energy & Infrastructure Projects

Ausnet; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

AusNet is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead contract management for commercial change events supporting the Western renewables Link Project. You will oversee procurement, contract administration, claims, variations and risk management while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

With 8+ years in commercial roles within infrastructure or energy, you will shape commercial positions, drive governance, and deliver auditable valuations.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Law, Commerce, Business, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• 8+ years’ experience in commercial, procurement, contract management or project delivery in large-scale infrastructure or energy.
• Experience managing procurement, contract administration, variations, claims, notices and supplier performance.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent negotiation and issue-resolution capabilities in complex environments.
• Ability to recognise material or precedent-setting matters and escalate with clear analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication for concise commercial advice and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer supplier and subcontract agreements, including obligations, variations, claims, notices and close-out requirements.
• Maintain auditable records of valuations and decisions for contracts and commercial events.
• Identify, assess and monitor commercial risks and opportunities with appropriate mitigation.
• Coordinate preparation, assessment and resolution of contractual claims and variations across project functions.
• Ensure contractual notices and submissions are accurate, evidence-based and timely.
• Maintain governance, records and reporting including registers for claims, variations, notices and correspondence.
• Build constructive working relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, contractors and external parties to enable delivery.
• Prepare commercial analysis, recommendations and approval papers for decision-makers.
• Support negotiations and escalate material or complex matters.

Job description

AusNet is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead contract management for commercial change events supporting the Western renewables Link Project. You will oversee procurement, contract administration, claims, variations and risk management while collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

With 8+ years in commercial roles within infrastructure or energy, you will shape commercial positions, drive governance, and deliver auditable valuations.