Commercial Specialist/Associate

Primary Location

VIC - Melbourne - 655 Collins St

Job Description Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Specialist / Associate to join Service Stream in our Melbourne or Brisbane offices.

About the Role

Service Stream's Utilities division is currently seeking a Commercial Specialist / Associate to join our growing company. You will be responsible for providing a combination of commercial, legal, financial, risk, and contractual expertise to Service Stream's Utilities Division, from pre-contracts through to project delivery and closeout.

Nature of position : Permanent, Full Time

Location : Melbourne, VIC / Brisbane, QLD

Reporting Line : Head of Commercial – Utilities

Key Responsibilities

The role supports the maximisation of financial return (EBITDA) for the Utilities Division by ensuring project execution aligns with Service Stream's governance and risk management frameworks.

• Provide commercial input during the assessment and development of new business pursuits.
• Review contractual instruments and evaluate opportunity suitability based on Service Stream's risk profile.
• Coordinate and lead opportunity and risk assessments.
• Model and analyse commercial frameworks, applying sensitivity analysis to forecast contractual performance.
• Identify risk mitigation strategies and develop opportunity capitalization plans.
• Prepare commercial tender responses.
• Participate in governance and assurance review processes.
• Lead commercial negotiations and collaborate with legal teams to finalise contractual instruments.

Post Contract Award

• Provide commercial input into rights and obligations handover to project delivery teams.
• Facilitate structured handover of contracts, subcontracts, and project control tools.
• Support contract risk control and assurance activities through reporting and audits.
• Lead margin and contract performance reviews.
• Respond to project team escalations regarding contract interpretation or commercial performance.
• Support contractual dispute processes, interfacing with legal counsel.

Governance

• Implement structured commercial management practices across the Utilities Division.
• Support embedding of project controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Manage queries related to delegated authorities, procurement, and contract interpretation.
• Manage commercial reporting data and analysis.

About You

• Tertiary qualification in law and business/commerce.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of tier-one contractor risk and governance frameworks.
• Experience with broad contracting models and contract terms.
• Utilities and power generation sector knowledge.
• Experience in preparing reports, briefs, and memorandums for executive and board levels.

Core Competencies

• Autonomous contract review and risk assessment.
• Drafting and interpreting contractual terms and correspondence.
• Financial modelling, analysis, and reporting for construction projects.
• Management of contractual claims and legal briefs.

About Us

Service Stream is an ASX-listed company that develops and operates essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries in Australia. We specialise in designing, constructing, and maintaining networks, providing end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our clients. We value diversity and inclusion, actively promoting employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and veterans. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruitment agencies.

Department

Metering

How to Apply

If interested, please apply now via the online application button to join the Service Stream Recruitment Team.

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