Commercial Lead

Description:

Overview of role:

The vision for the Major Projects Department is to deliver an integrated, sustainable, reliable, and future proofed infrastructure for the townships within the Coliban Water region. As the Commercial Lead for the Major Projects Department, your role will be focussed and responsible for successfully leading commercial and contract management for Major Projects, providing strategic leadership across finance, contracts, and project delivery to ensure compliance, accountability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial development & review of program delivery, including renewals, and partnerships for complex projects (design, construction, operations, and maintenance of infrastructure assets).
• Lead the transactional and contract delivery management of desired outcomes across Major Projects including both the Bendigo & Castlemaine WRP Upgrades.
• Develop project plans in collaboration with Project Managers and teams to ensure program, projects, and contractors are managed according to integrated quality and financial standards.
• Provide commercial reviews of individual project designs, documentation, and implementation plans.

About you:

Relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, finance, economics, business management, law, or related discipline.

• CA/CPA qualified desirable but not essential.
• Proven specialised experience (at least 10 years) in commercial, procurement, supplier, and contract management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Victorian Government commercial requirements and practical experience integrating them into a business and/or experience developing and implementing business processes and improvements for procurement.
• Proven experience with managing commercial transactions above $20 million dollars.

Sound like you? We'd love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 5 $115,162- $139,851 + superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience. This role is a Fulltime 3-year fixed term position.

Enquiries:

For further information please contact Lauren Armstrong on or via email at

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 11th November 2025

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.

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.

We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities. We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone, including people with disabilities and diverse abilities. If you need any support during the application process or would like to discuss interview adjustments, please contact Lauren Armstrong on or via email at

Please indicate any adjustments (administrative, environmental, or procedural) you may need to effectively participate in the recruitment process and/or carry out the requirements of the role you are applying for.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement