Manager Commercial Services

**Position No**: 037/2025
**Work Type**: Permanent - Full Time
- Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
- We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.
- We embrace flexible working conditions and are always open to discussing your individual requirements so that you get to create your own experience with us.
- A leading survey recently found Mandurah is one of the top 10 domestic regions Australians would choose to work from when working remotely.

**Imagine a future with us**

The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. At the City of Mandurah we are building a thriving City connected to its people and nature, delivering possibility for everyone.

At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.

**But enough about us, let’s talk about you**

We are in the market for a highly skilled and motivated individual to manage the City’s property, procurement and contracts services teams.

Reporting to the Executive Manager Governance and Commercial Services, this role will lead continuous improvements across the organisation in the delivery of contract management and procurement requirements in accordance with the _Local Government Act 1995_ and policy requirements. In addition, the role is responsible for the management of the City’s property services portfolio, which includes commercial and community leasing and licensing, and real property disposal and acquisition.

**What impact will you make?**
- Proven leadership skills
- High level of interpersonal, communication and decision-making skills
- Highly developed dispute resolution and negotiation skills
- Ability to work effectively, build professional relationships and cooperate with a diverse range of internal stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team
- Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple assignments promptly and effectively and to direct staff
- Demonstrated ability to work calmly in a fast-paced team environment while effectively managing multiple projects
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality to deal appropriately with sensitive and high-level issues.

**What can you bring to the team?**
- A Bachelor of Laws or Bachelor of Commerce (Major in relevant field including completion of contract law units)
- Hold a current unrestricted “C-A” or “C-B” class national driver’s licence
- 5-10 years working at a senior level providing advice relating to the management of procurement functions, commercial services and contract administration.
- Minimum 3 years’ team management experience
- Experience working with, and knowledge of, the Local Government Act 1995 and relevant legislation.
- As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test.

**The finer details**

This position attracts a competitive negotiated salary dependent on qualifications and experience and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution.

**Why work with us?**

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instil the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.

There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

- A fair salary - enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
- Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership
- Discounted medical insurance
- Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level
- Flexible working hours including 19-day month and working from home options
- Transparent performance framework
- Generous leave entitlements - provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- A vibrant Employee Reward and Recognition Program
- Did we mention Study Assistance, a