Commercial Contract Management Lead

24 hours ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Rail Full time

**Req. Id**:9758

**Date**:10 Jun 2025

**Location**:Brisbane, QLD, AU, 4000

**Company**:Queensland Rail

**You’ll connect Queensland. We’ll connect you to an amazing career.**
- At Queensland Rail, connection is at the heart of everything we do. For nearly 160 years, we’ve been linking people and places across the state. Now, we’re looking for a strategic and experienced **Commercial Contract Management Lead (AS7)** to join our team and help shape the future of rail in Queensland.

**Your opportunity**
- We’re seeking a commercially astute leader to head a team of Contract Specialists, delivering high-quality contract management solutions across our **Supply Chain and Corporate Services** division. This is a great opportunity offering the chance to make a tangible impact on major projects and procurement strategies.
- In this role, you will:

- Lead and develop a team of Contract Specialists to drive best practice and continuous improvement.
- Provide expert commercial and contractual advice on complex matters and contract strategies.
- Develop and implement models to manage contract and commercial risks.
- Support pre-contract negotiations and advise on contract structure and terms.
- Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful contract outcomes.
- Manage contractor performance, resolve disputes, and ensure compliance with legal and environmental standards.
- This is a full-time, **permanent** position based in Brisbane CBD. The role offers a **starting salary of $151,359 plus 12.75% superannuation**, along with hybrid work options to support a healthy work-life balance.

**What we’re looking for**
- Proven leadership in managing high-performing contract management teams.
- Extensive experience with complex contracts, ideally in a rail or government environment.
- Deep understanding of procurement, governance, and risk management in a statutory authority.
- Strong negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder engagement skills.

**Benefits that count**
- All that Queensland Rail achieves each day relies on the hard work and talent of our teams. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best, including:

- Balance your work and personal life with flexible working options
- Enjoy free travel to work and discounted rail travel
- QRI Lifestyle offers members access to over 2,000 exclusive discounts and services
- Prioritise your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing with our range of free services
- You and your family can get fit and have fun with access to over 380 gyms and pools with our Fitness Passport
- Eligible employees can receive up to 100% reimbursement for professional membership fees
- Shape your rewarding career with clear pathways, innovative projects and opportunities for growth and leadership.

**Your journey matters. Make it with us.**
- At Queensland Rail, your work is more than just a job - it’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. Our people are passionate about what they do and genuinely care about the outcomes they deliver every day. There's a shared sense of purpose - of doing the right thing for the right reasons - that connects us all.
- We take pride in the critical service we provide to Queensland communities. Whether you're on the frontline or behind the scenes, you’ll feel the impact of your work and the community connection it creates.
- From working on projects that shape the future to supporting the everyday journeys of thousands, your contribution matters. You'll be joining an organisation built on loyalty, collaboration, and support - where people grow, thrive, and bring out the best in each other.

**Join us, where connection counts**
- If you’re ready to make a real impact and contribute to the future of our organization, we encourage you to submit your resume and cover letter before **11:59 PM (AEST) on Tuesday, 24th June.**
- If you reside outside of Queensland, please note that this role requires relocation to Brisbane by your start date, as full-time remote work or fly-in/fly-out arrangements are not supported.
- As part of the recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment alcohol and drug testing. The selection process may also include skills assessments, video or phone interviews, psychometric testing, pre-employment health evaluations, and background checks, including criminal history and credit assessments.

**Supporting a diverse workforce**
- Queensland Rail acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Elders of the lands and waterways our network traverses.
- Our teams are **People who Count**. We encourage diversity in our teams, including different genders, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religions, neurodiversity, education levels and many more aspects. No two journeys are the same, and it’s because of our differences that as a collective, we achieve great things.



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