Senior Contracts And Commercial Officer

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 100.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria in Melbourne, VIC, invites applications for a role supporting the Manager, Metro Bus Facilities and Franchises. Located at 1 Spring Street, the position focuses on managing relationships with metropolitan bus operators, ensuring performance, contract compliance and value for money.

The role requires providing expert advice on contracts, procurement, and incentives, while maintaining knowledge of bus routes and operations.

Formación

• Experience in the transport sector or complex operational/project environments desirable.
• Procurement and contract management experience, negotiations and financial reporting desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Manage relationships with metropolitan bus operators to ensure performance and value for money.
• Provide expert advice on contracts, procurement, and incentives.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to resolve network issues and support integrated transport outcomes.
• Represent the department at public transport forums and ensure governance requirements are met.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder relationships

Critical thinking

Commercial acumen

Communication

Adaptable & collaborative

Descripción del empleo

Department of Transport & Planning Victoria – Melbourne VIC

About Us
We create thriving places andconnectedcommunities. We plan,buildandmaintainVictoria’s transport,planningand land services. We are committed to a safe,inclusiveand high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role
Please note this role will be located at 1 Spring Street.

This role supports the Manager, Metro Bus Facilities and Franchises by managing relationships with metropolitan bus operators, ensuring strong performance, contract compliance and value for money. It provides expert advice on contracts, procurement, operational performance and incentives, while maintaining knowledge of bus routes and operations.

The role works closely with internal teams, bus operators and external stakeholders to coordinate services, resolve network issues and support integrated transport outcomes. It represents DTP at public transport forums and ensures activities, data and contract administration meet quality, risk management and governance requirements.

Whatwe’relooking for
You’resomeone who:

• Builds strong stakeholder relationships, understanding different perspectives, needs and organisational contexts to achieve positive outcomes.
• Think critically and solves problems, using sound judgement, available information and collaboration to resolve complex issues.
• Has strong commercial acumen, understands operational costs and contractual obligations, and drives efficient, accountable outcomes.
• Communicates effectively and manages difficult conversations, listening to concerns, clarifying issues and working constructively towards solutions.
• Is adaptable and collaborative, responding positively to changing priorities and working effectively across teams and organisations.

Qualifications and experience
You’llbring:

• Experience in the transport industry or complex operational and / or project environments. (Desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in procurement and proven experience managing contracts, negotiating variations, and financial and commercial reporting (Desirable).

Pre-employment checks and employment conditionsRelevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will berequired.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 18 November 2026.

For further information about the role, please contact George Armstrong, Manager, Metro Bus Facilities and Franchises, at***************@transport.vic.gov.au.

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