Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager - Maintenance Contracts

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Commercial Manager - Maintenance Contracts

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Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What's on Offer

• Work Life Balance – We offer a hybrid working model, flexible working arrangements and generous leave provisions.
• Opportunity – 3-year Fixed Term contract, Full Time role, based in the Rosebud office. Senior Officer Level 2 $162,524 (excl. super)
• Leadership – Contribute to the strategic outcomes delivered by Mornington Peninsula Shire with an organisation who focuses on our people and the community.
• Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire

About the Role

Mornington Peninsula Shire is seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Commercial Manager – Maintenance Contracts (CAMS) to lead the strategic management of high-value maintenance contracts. These contracts provide critical services across a diverse portfolio of assets, including roads, stormwater, open space, and waste management over a three-year fixed term contract.

This senior role, reporting to the Manager – Infrastructure Services, will be instrumental in driving contract performance, optimising service delivery, and ensuring alignment with Council's strategic objectives. The position plays a critical role in supporting the Shire's commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and long-term community value through effective commercial leadership within the Assets & Infrastructure Division

Core responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the commercial and contract management of high-value and high-risk contracts
• Developing and implementing contract management strategies to achieve Council's service delivery goals and other objectives including industry leading sustainability and local procurement outcomes
• Monitoring contractor performance, managing relationships, and negotiating variations and claims
• Providing market insights to inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing commercial leadership and expertise in planning contract strategy and management
• Being a subject matter expert for commercial contract management at Council

About You

To be successful, you will require:

• Proven experience in managing complex contracts, preferably in infrastructure or related sectors
• Relevant qualifications in Business Management or Contract Management, with experience in maintenance and infrastructure desirable
• Previous experience in government contract management is highly regarded
• Strong knowledge of contract management principles and Australian contract law
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders
• Leadership abilities, capable of influencing decision-making processes and coaching team members in commercial contract management approaches
• Ability to effectively engage a variety of stakeholders and coach others to enhance and champion team development

At Mornington Peninsula Shire, we're committed to creating a high-performing, inclusive, and flexible workplace. As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• Salary sacrifice options and novated vehicle leasing arrangements available
• Discounted gym and pool memberships
• Additional purchased leave arrangements
• Hybrid and Flexible Working Arrangements
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Tom Haines-Sutherland, Manager – Infrastructure Services, Tom.Haines-Sutherland@mornpen.vic.gov.au or 0466 921 875.

Applications Close: 10pm, Wednesday 25 June 2025.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

Job function

• Job functionManagement and Product Management
• IndustriesGovernment Administration

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