Strategic Commercial Leader, Health & Education (PPP)

Downer; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare discounts

Retail savings

Car purchasing program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Downer is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial strategy and governance across Health and Education, supporting PPP and non-PPP contracts in Australia and New Zealand. The role reports to the Head of Commercial, Health and Education and focuses on delivering high-quality outcomes for essential facilities services.

With 10+ years in the sector, you will drive commercial priority setting, risk assessment and performance recovery, while mentoring the commercial team and aligning

Qualifications

• 10+ years in the industry with at least 5 years at a Tier 1 company.
• Experience in PPP environments and complex contracts.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen for negotiations and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Lead major commercial matters including contract mods, claims and disputes.
• Establish governance, controls and contract-management practices across the portfolio.
• Manage commercial risk, project valuations and performance-recovery strategies.
• Lead upstream/downstream contracts, subcontracts and supply arrangements.
• Mentor team members and collaborate with operations to build capability.

Skills

Commercial leadership

PPP expertise

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Financial analysis

Education

Law, commerce, finance, or engineering degree

Job description

Downer is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager to lead commercial strategy and governance across Health and Education, supporting PPP and non-PPP contracts in Australia and New Zealand. The role reports to the Head of Commercial, Health and Education and focuses on delivering high-quality outcomes for essential facilities services.

With 10+ years in the sector, you will drive commercial priority setting, risk assessment and performance recovery, while mentoring the commercial team and aligning