Commercial Officer

About the role
Our Commercial team have a brand-new position on offer within our driven and dynamic Commercial function. Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager, the Commercial Officer will provide advice on contract management and associated commercial matters across the program of works.
This role is an excellent opportunity for somebody who interested in the commercial space to set down some roots and build their career. This is a multi-disciplinary role that will gain you experience collaborating with a diverse workforce, providing you with opportunities to learn from industry experts.
Working within a high performing, friendly and supportive team, on any given day you might find yourself:

- Assisting with the preparation, implementation and maintenance of contract administration documentation, systems and plans for a program of works during all phases of the project.
- Drafting routine contract notices and correspondence, internal and government approvals and performance reporting documentation and briefs on commercial and contract management matters.
- Providing contractual advice to the LXRP project teams on procurement strategies, commercial frameworks, approvals, requirements and controls.

This is a 3-year fixed term position, paying a salary between $90,067 and $102,192 + superannuation. The commercial team operate in a hybrid capacity and traditionally spend one day at the Mont Albert Alliance office, two days at 121 Exhibition Street and two days at home.
About you
You will have the exciting opportunity to gain experience collaborating with a diverse workforce and to undertake contract administration activities, provide advice on contract management, and associated commercial aspects, across the program of works for LXRP.
Armed with a relevant degree (be it law, commerce, business management or another relevant field), you will have a demonstrated understanding and sound experience in resolving commercial and contractual issues during all stages of the project life cycle. You must be confident in your quality written skills as drafting reports and briefs are essential elements of this role. What else will you bring to the role?
- You don't shy away from collaboration - strong stakeholder management skills are essential as you work with internal teams like finance, cost controllers, engineers, etc.
- Experience working independently in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines and shifting priorities.
- A strong strategic & commercial mindset - you are always considering the big picture and exploring continuous improvement opportunities.

About LXRP
At LXRP, we're not just removing level crossings, we are removing barriers and creating legacies for our communities for years to come. Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work.
- We use our role as leaders in the transport sector to provide secure pathways into the industry for women, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, refugees or asylum seekers and people facing barriers to employment.
- We proudly support diverse workforce with a variety of professional development opportunities, ranging from internships to leadership programs
- We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation
- We offer and encourage flexible work practices and purchased leave arrangements for all our employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.
- We place great importance on growth, empowering our people to enhance their knowledge, capability and experience through continual learning, formal training and lessons learned.
- Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We focus on the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our people to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.

What next?

**The assessment process will entail the following**:

- PowerPoint presentation elaborating on your Cover Letter
- An Interview with both scenario and behavioural style questions

The Policy stipulates that, unless an employee is an Excepted Person within the meaning of the Policy, in order to attend an MTIA workplace the employee must hold ‘up-to-date' vaccination status in accordance with ATAGI guidance, which for most includes their primary vaccination course and booster. Should you require further information about the Policy, please have a conversation with our Talent Acquisition team.
For specifics about the role give Andy Flynn (Talent Acquisition Adviser) a call on 0456 809 618 or connect with them on LinkedIn.
We welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations or adjustments in order to participate to the best of your ability throughout this recruitment process.

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