Contracts Lead

**Introduction**:
About Us
At Coliban Water, we are focussed on protecting and maintaining the environment and providing an essential service to the community today and into the future. We encourage diversity and different perspectives, but there are a few qualities we expect our team to have. People who are open to change as we transform our business and have a growth mindset.
So what can you expect as an employee at Coliban? You have the opportunity to work closely with customers, traditional owners, education providers and local community groups. You’re encouraged to ask questions, look for new ways of working and always be focused on delivering for our customers.
We have fun at work. We expect laughter, enjoyment and creativity to be an everyday thing. You’re encouraged to take control of your career, learning and development.
We are an equal opportunity employer who believes diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and benefits our people, customers, and communities. We are committed to cultivate an inclusive and high-performing culture where our people thrive and are proud to bring their whole selves to work, inspiring a respectful and inclusive environment.
**Description**:
About The Role
As our Contracts Lead, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our Commercial Framework. You will manage contractual performance, ensuring that commercial considerations are prioritised across our stakeholder network, and contribute to the implementation of a new commercial management system to modernise our financial operations.
A snapshot of your day
**Key responsibilities include**:
Support the uplift of the Commercial Framework to mitigate contractual risks and streamline value-stream processes.
Lead the implementation of a new commercial management system, modernising financial operations and enhancing our commercial management capabilities.
Guide the initiative through its lifecycle, from requirements gathering and process optimisation to implementation.
Contribute to strategic initiatives that support Coliban Water’s growth and efficiency.
Learn more in the position description
Skills & Experience
**To be considered for the role you'll have**:
A strong blend of financial expertise and understanding of commercial management processes.
Proven experience in contract management and performance analysis.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
Experience in implementing commercial management systems is highly desirable.
Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.
Salary
Why join us?
At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities - now and tomorrow.
We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.
Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.
At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.
What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.
Enquiries / How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB Friday 25 October.
Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.
Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.