Commercial Lead

7 days ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia DDR Australia Full time

**Job no**: 496389
**Work type**: FT - White
**Location**: Adelaide
**Categories**: Estimating and Contracts Administration
- **Lead the overall function of Commercial & Contract Administration for a portfolio of projects for Adelaide**:

- **DDR Adelaide Office base**:

- **Flexible working with work from home opportunities**

We operate in the Mining & Industrial, Marine, Defence and Infrastructure services sectors. This would best suit a Senior Contracts Administrator or Contracts Manager with direct experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contracting organisation.

As an influential leader, you will be encouraged to make a positive contribution to the internal and external site teams, and you will be a part of the growth of the national business. Opportunity to join a well-established team, with direct interface with senior management and business function leads.

**THE ROLE**
- Review and improve Contract Administration mechanisms
- Ensure all reporting required by the client, including status, project, program, and risk reports, all have sufficient content and are submitted on time
- Commercial review of Head Contracts, MSA’s and Agreements
- Provide support and work with upper management to ensure project commercial requirements and outcomes are met
- Implement and support of subcontract management processes
- Liaise with key stakeholders internally and externally
- Work with the Commercial team to ensure ongoing development and training

**ABOUT YOU**
- Previous experience in a similar commercial role
- Analytical skills with high attention to detail
- High levels of proficiency on Head Contract and Subcontract commercial correspondence
- Financial or accounting experience (advantageous)
- Ability to understand risks and limitations associated with all project legal agreements and requirements
- Ability to engage with subcontractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Written and oral communication skills with an ability to present information to a range of audiences
- Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, intermediate to advanced Excel skills

**Qualifications & requirements**
- Police clearance
- Post Graduate Quantity Surveying / Construction Management

**THE BENEFITS**
- Salary banding on $150,000 - $160,000 + Super + Car
- Ongoing rewards & recognition programs
- Access to everyday discounts from Australia’s leading retailers with Flare
- Paid parental leave
- Employee referral programs up to $2000
- Salary sacrifice options
- Employee Assistance Program
- Novated lease options
- First Aid and Mental First Aid Support Officers

**ABOUT US**

DDR Australia is a majority Aboriginal owned and managed company operating Australia-wide. We deliver construction, maintenance and civil projects across a wide range of industries including Defence, Mining, Energy and Infrastructure.

We are committed to the genuine engagement of Aboriginal people ensuring that we establish a work environment that is welcoming, respectful and understanding of Aboriginal culture.

Want to know more? Check out our website or LinkedIn for more information.

**Advertised**: 19 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**:

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