Senior Contracts And Commercial Officer

Department of Transport and Planning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transport and Planning in Melbourne is seeking an Accounting, Finance and Procurement professional for a role located at 1 Spring Street, Melbourne CBD. You will work across procurement, contracts management and financial reporting within Victoria’s transport and planning services.

Applicants should have experience in the transport sector or complex operational projects, with strong commercial acumen and the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in the transport industry or complex operational and/or project environments (Desirable).
• Procurement experience with contracts, variations and financial/commercial reporting (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Builds strong stakeholder relationships, understanding different perspectives, needs and organisational contexts to achieve positive outcomes.
• Thinks 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.

Job description

Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 12557

About UsWe 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.

• Builds strong stakeholder relationships, understanding different perspectives, needs and organisational contexts to achieve positive outcomes.
• Thinks 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, [e-mail].

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Applications close Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 11.59pm