Strategic Contract & Commercial Advisor (Hybrid)

Unitywater; Sunshine Coast Regional; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Unitywater is seeking a Commercial and Contract Management Advisor to strengthen the post‑award lifecycle, onboarding suppliers, managing variations and claims, and driving value for money across the Customer Delivery unit.

You will work with Delivery Managers, procurement and legal teams to monitor performance, identify risks, and implement continuous improvement, supporting safe, reliable water services for the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial and contract management within utilities, infrastructure, construction, maintenance, engineering, or a similar industry.
• Experience managing contract performance, variations, claims and supplier relationships.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with delivery teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead contractor onboarding and contract variations/claims.
• Monitor contract performance, compliance and risk.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and value for money.
• Provide expert commercial advice to Delivery Managers and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Commercial and contract management

Analytical & problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement & negotiation

Contract lifecycle management

Education

Commerce, Business, Law, Engineering or Project Management

Job description

Unitywater is seeking a Commercial and Contract Management Advisor to strengthen the post‑award lifecycle, onboarding suppliers, managing variations and claims, and driving value for money across the Customer Delivery unit.

You will work with Delivery Managers, procurement and legal teams to monitor performance, identify risks, and implement continuous improvement, supporting safe, reliable water services for the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions.