Senior Contract Management Lead – Energy Projects

Western Power; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Additional leave up to four weeks per-

Salary packaging

Wellness leave days

End-of-trip facilities

On-site café

Parental leave

Job summary

Western Power in Western Australia seeks an experienced Contract Management Team Leader to guide a portfolio of high-value contracts that underpin critical infrastructure projects. You will lead a professional team, ensure governance, manage risk, and drive delivery excellence across complex engagements.

The role requires strong negotiation, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities, with a focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within a dynamic energy-transition program.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Law or a Legal discipline, Engineering, Business or a Commercial discipline, OR trade-based qualifications coupled with significant, broad and deep Contract Management / Commercial experience.
• Extensive technical experience in complex contract management including strong negotiation skills, excellent business acumen and proven commercial and contractual risk management.
• Knowledge of external contracting market, contract governance and probity.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical knowledge with problem-solving skills.
• Leadership, influencing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated people management skills with ability to motivate and lead teams.
• Organisational and time management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the effective and efficient management of Western Power’s contracts of significant value, volume, and complexity.
• Ensure full compliance with Western Power’s Contract Management Framework.
• Provide clear technical advice and direction to the team and allocate resources to achieve outcomes.
• Manage a team of contract management professionals and ensure deliverables meet contractual requirements.
• Oversee outsourced works related to Network contracts or Customer initiated projects, including safety, environmental, quality, and schedule control.
• Drive consistent contract delivery processes using systems, tools and templates.
• Foster a mindset of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Contract governance

Risk management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team management

Education

Law or Legal discipline

Engineering

Business or Commercial discipline

Trade-based qualification with contract management experience

Job description

Western Power in Western Australia seeks an experienced Contract Management Team Leader to guide a portfolio of high-value contracts that underpin critical infrastructure projects. You will lead a professional team, ensure governance, manage risk, and drive delivery excellence across complex engagements.

The role requires strong negotiation, strategic thinking, and leadership capabilities, with a focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within a dynamic energy-transition program.