Commercial Officer

Join us and be part of Victoria's Big Build, working within the award-winning Level Crossing Removal Project. We've already removed some of Victoria's most dangerous level crossings, and we're not stopping any time soon with work to last us until at least 2030. There has never been a better time to get amongst the action
About the role
Our Commercial Team are looking for a Commercial Officer with a qualification in accounting, commerce, finance, business management or similar to join the team working on the North West Program Alliance.
As the Commercial Officer you will be assisting with commercial functions within the program, undertaking contract administration, providing advice to stakeholders on contract management, and getting involved on incoming bids across one of our largest programs of work with current and upcoming work packages valued at around $2 billion dollars.

**On a day-to-day basis you will find yourself**:

- Preparing, maintaining and assisting in the implementation of administration, documents, systems and plans across all phases of the project.
- Drafting contract notices, correspondence, briefs, memos and reports.
- Providing advice to stakeholders across LXRP, our Program Alliance partners and other areas across the Victorian Government.

This is a 3-year fixed term position, paying a salary between $90,067 and $102,192 plus superannuation with hybrid working arrangement (a mix of office and home/remote based working). The office you will be working from is located in the Melbourne CBD and you will also have the option to access flexible working arrangements if you need them - many LXRP employees work flexibly.
About you
You are someone that enjoys keeping busy, crafting a well written memo, building relationships and assisting your colleagues and the business by providing them with solid advice. You like to get amongst the action and get excited about working directly within the program of work with the rest of the project delivery team.
- Strong people skills - you'll be working closely with people, interpreting information into a format they can understand. The ability to adjust your communication style is key.
- An eye for detail and meeting deadlines - the world of contract administration requires good organisation and focus on details.
- A holistic approach to your work - you can consider the bigger pictures, adjust your priorities to suit and look for ways to improve.

About LXRP
At LXRP we're not only removing level crossings, but also removing barriers and creating a long lasting legacy for our communities.
Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work. We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation.
As leaders in the transport sector, we 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
- People facing barriers to employment.

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.
We also place great importance on professional development and growth through both formal training opportunities and lessons learnt.
Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We aim to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.
What next?
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- When reading the advertisement, what interested you the most about the role? (Max. 150 words)
- What skills, experiences and interests do you have that you feel would be suited to this position? (Max. 250 words)

After assessing your CV and answers to the above questions, the next steps will be a phone screen, followed by an interview that will include a short activity where you can showcase your skills and potential.

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Need more information?
For specifics about the role connect with Wayne Desylva on LinkedIn
For specifics about the recruitment process entailed, or a confidential discussion around any special accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process you may need in order to participate to the best of your ability, contact Andy Flynn on 0456 809 618 or connect with him on LinkedIn. Visit us: levelcrossings.vic.gov.au

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