Transport Contract Leader (Tunnels & Freeways)

Service Stream; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Novated leasing

Share matching

Employee discounts

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Service Stream is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the Graham Farmer Freeway contract in Western Australia. You will provide end-to-end leadership, commercial management and operational performance oversight for a high-risk tunnel and freeway asset.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance and strong partnerships with MRWA and emergency services, plus management of O&M, maintenance and asset information systems. Fixed-term or year-start arrangements are possible.

Qualifications

• Experience managing road tunnel, motorway or complex road O&M contracts.
• Strong operations, maintenance and incident response experience.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and 24/7 staffing.
• Commercial management across long‑term government contracts.
• Engagement with state road authorities and emergency services desirable.
• Degree in Engineering, Business, Commerce or related field.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the Graham Farmer Freeway contract.
• Deliver safe, compliant tunnel operations, maintenance and incident response.
• Maintain relationships with MRWA and emergency services.
• Manage performance across civil, electrical, mechanical and ITS assets.
• Oversee shutdown planning and traffic management interfaces.
• Lead HSE, quality and environmental performance.
• Manage budget, forecasting, variations and cost control.
• Oversee subcontractor performance during shutdowns.
• Maintain asset information, AM plans and maintenance systems (e.g. MEX).
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and prepare contract for transition.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial management

O&M contracts

Stakeholder engagement

Incident response

Asset management

HSE compliance

Education

Engineering, Business or Commerce degree

Tools

MEX

Job description

Service Stream is seeking a Contract Manager to lead the Graham Farmer Freeway contract in Western Australia. You will provide end-to-end leadership, commercial management and operational performance oversight for a high-risk tunnel and freeway asset.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance and strong partnerships with MRWA and emergency services, plus management of O&M, maintenance and asset information systems. Fixed-term or year-start arrangements are possible.