Contracts Manager – Telecommunications / Infrastructure
Melbourne | Hybrid Working | Contract to 31 December 2026 | Potential Extension
An opportunity is available for an experienced Contracts Manager to join a large, established organisation delivering complex telecommunications and infrastructure projects.
Working closely with project, commercial and operational teams, you will provide commercial and contractual support across a portfolio of projects, helping drive strong commercial outcomes, manage contractual risk and ensure compliance.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, confidently engage with clients and subcontractors, and manage everything from day-to-day contract administration through to negotiations, claims and commercial strategy.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a key commercial representative across client and supply chain relationships
- Providing commercial and contractual support to project teams
- Managing contract administration and ensuring contractual obligations are met
- Developing strategies around potential claims and disputes
- Leading commercial negotiations relating to variations, claims and renewals
- Identifying commercial risks and developing appropriate mitigation strategies
- Driving improvements across commercial policies, processes and procedures
- Supporting revenue assurance initiatives and minimising revenue leakage
- Managing commercial relationships and working with stakeholders to resolve issues
- Supporting approval and governance processes
- Managing the timely onboarding of subcontractors and supply chain partners
- Preparing and negotiating supply chain contracts and work orders
- Ensuring relevant statutory and contractual compliance
- Building strong relationships across commercial, operational, legal, finance and other business functions
- Acting as a key customer-facing commercial contact
About You
To be successful, you will bring:
- 5+ years’ experience in commercial and/or contract management
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to deliver tangible commercial outcomes
- A sound understanding of contract and construction law
- Experience with project commercial administration and contract management systems
- Demonstrated experience managing contracts, claims, variations and commercial negotiations
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
- The ability to work effectively with clients, project teams and subcontractors
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work across a broad range of commercial and contractual activities
- Australian citizenship and the ability to complete a Police Check
Experience within telecommunications and/or construction environments will be highly regarded.
What’s on Offer?
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Melbourne-based opportunity, with a preference for candidates able to access the office
- Initial contract through to 31 December 2026
- Potential for extension or permanency for the right person
- Competitive rate based on skills and experience
- Opportunity to work across significant telecommunications and infrastructure projects within a large, complex organisation
If you’re an experienced Contracts Manager who enjoys combining commercial strategy with hands-on contract management and stakeholder engagement, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply now for a confidential discussion.
