Commercial Specialist

The Opportunity
If you're ready to elevate your commercial career, this is a chance to join a collaborative team where your expertise will make a meaningful impact.

As a Commercial Specialist, you'll provide hands-on commercial and contract administration support across projects delivered under the Across Government Facilities Management Arrangement (AGFMA) in South Australia. Your work will help manage risk, ensure compliance, and drive value. You'll partner closely with project teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to support the successful delivery of this essential government contract.

Benefits

• Salary: $160k – $180k TFR (inclusive of superannuation).
• Career Growth: Progression opportunities within one of the largest essential service providers in Australia and New Zealand.
• Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle: Access to EAP services, wellness programs, and Fitness Passport, plus exclusive discounts at 450+ retailers, novated leasing options, and more.
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture: Be part of a team that values diversity, fosters collaboration, and encourages different perspectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Support & Risk Management – Provide hands-on support across contract administration, entitlements, claims, and disputes, helping to manage commercial and contractual risk.
• Contract Drafting & Compliance – Assist in reviewing and drafting contract terms, variations, extensions, and notices, ensuring accuracy and alignment with legal and business requirements.
• Procurement & Subcontractor Engagement– Work closely with procurement and subcontract teams to establish agreements, manage downstream obligations, and report on emerging issues.
• Contract Operations & Documentation – Maintain contract registers, portals, and correspondence, ensuring timely compliance with performance reporting, audits, and stakeholder engagement.
• Financial & Performance Insight – Interpret financial and KPI models to support commercial decision-making and contribute to the development of operational contract documents during transitions.

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law, Accounting, or Finance. (preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in commercial or contract administration roles, ideally in infrastructure or services sectors.
• Strong understanding of contract administration principles and systems.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify risks or opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills able to simplify complex contract terms into clear guidance.
• Strong planning and time management skills, with an agile and collaborative approach.

About Ventia
Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities. We pride ourselves on working smart, safely and sustainably, harnessing the latest technologies and brightest minds. With a diverse and proud heritage, we have a track record of delivering essential services to the communities in which we operate.

Diversity
Ventia is enriched by the diverse experiences, talents and cultures that our people bring to the organisation, while celebrating and respecting the communities we operate in. We are committed to providing a safe and positive environment that provides equal opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTQIA+, Women, Veterans and spouses and people with disabilities.

How to apply
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Position Reference Number: 164122