Senior Commercial Manager

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As a Senior Commercial Manager Infrastructure Planning and Capital Delivery (IPCD), you will play a pivotal role in shaping Seqwater's capital investment strategy and ensuring the commercial integrity of its major infrastructure programs.

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• Partner with senior leadership across Capital Delivery
• Fixed Term Contract until May 2027 based in Brisbane CBD

About Seqwater

Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we're not just delivering water—we're driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.

As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.

As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.

Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it's about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.

You'll be working on some of the most high-profile water infrastructure projects in the industry, helping to secure Water for Life for generations to come.

About Your Opportunity

Reporting to our Manager Commercial and Contract Management, as a Senior Commercial Manager Infrastructure Planning and Capital Delivery (IPCD), you will play a pivotal role in shaping Seqwater's capital investment strategy and ensuring the commercial integrity of its major infrastructure programs. Partnering with General Managers and senior leadership across Capital Delivery, you will lead the strategic planning, governance, and execution of commercial frameworks that underpin Seqwater's long-term infrastructure outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive Seqwater's multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investment strategy by crafting and executing commercial frameworks that deliver value-for-money outcomes and align with long-term strategic objectives.
• Lead commercial governance across all project phases—planning, design, and execution—by implementing robust systems that manage financial performance, contractual compliance, and commercial risk.
• Operate within a matrix delivery model, partnering with senior leaders and embedded commercial teams to integrate commercial functions and influence strategic decisions at the executive and board levels.
• Design and execute procurement frameworks and complex contract negotiations that optimise risk allocation, drive innovation, and ensure compliance with Queensland Government policy and best-practice principles.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will possess:

• A degree in Business, Law or related engineering discipline.
• Extensive experience as a Senior Commercial Manager within the infrastructure or construction sectors.
• Minimum of 10-15 years' experience in the selection, preparation and execution of commercial agreements, with substantial experience in a major capital infrastructure delivery environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex and competing priorities across a dynamic, high-value portfolio

This position will be offered as an individual TFR contract with an attractive salary.

This position is a fixed term contract until May 2027

Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.

For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page - careers.seqwater.com.au We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen - https://www.linkedin.com/company/seqwater/

If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you

To apply

Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.

Applications close: 11:55PM AEST, Thursday 21st August 2025

Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.

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Seqwater ensures a safe, secure and reliable water supply for South East Queensland, as well as providing essential flood mitigation services and managing catchment health. The organisation also provides irrigation services to about 1,200 rural customers and provide recreation facilities to the community. Seqwater is one of Australia's largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority. Seqwater's operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

Seqwater ensures a safe, secure and reliable water supply for South East Queensland, as well as providing essential flood mitigation services and managing catchment health. The organisation also provides irrigation services to about 1,200 rural customers and provide recreation facilities to the community. Seqwater is one of Australia's largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city water authority. Seqwater's operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

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