Director of Commercial Services

Drive the Commercial Strategy Behind WA's Biggest Infrastructure Transformation

Westport is a program which sits within the Transport Portfolio. It is the long-term project that is progressing Perth's proposed new, world-class port facility in Kwinana, which will unlock Western Australia's economic growth, allow for the evolution of Fremantle, and deliver local jobs and opportunities in our southern suburbs

.

Westport will be delivered by over eight major infrastructure projects, and a raft of non-infrastructure commercial, environmental, planning, reform and strategy implementation programs, all integrating to realise meaningful benefits for Australia and to deliver a legacy of innovation and improvement in infrastructure delivery in W

A.

Westport is in an exciting phase, growing a values-based and outcomes-focussed cross-government team to deliver this once-in-a-lifetime opportuni

ty.

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Why this role mat**

ters:

Westport is rewriting the future of freight, ports, and supply chains and we're looking for a progressive Director, Commercial Services to lead the charge. This is not your average government role. It's a career-defining opportunity to shape one of the world's few major greenfield port developments and steer a multi-billion-dollar legacy project that will impact genera

tions.In this role you'll be the prominent identity of Westport's commercial profile, leading procurement strategy, managing high-value contracts and delivering commercial capability that meets the highest standards of governance and performance. As a senior leader, you'll guide a high-performing team, influence executive decision-making and collaborate with stakeholders across government and industry to deliver outcomes that m

atter.

If you thrive in complexity, lead with purpose and want your work to leave a lasting mark on Western Australia's infrastructure landscape, this is your moment. This is a pivotal role interfacing with executive leadership and stakeholders to shape commercial outcomes that support Westport's long-term

**vision.

Your impact will be**

• through:

Leading procurement and commercial priority outcomes for one of Australia's largest infrastructure programs, aligning delivery with Westport and broader government pr
- iorities.Drives operational excellence across Westport's procurement systems, contract management, and service delivery to ensure cost-e
f
fective, high-quality
- outcomes.Oversees complex, high-risk contracts and ensures Westport operations employs best practice in legislative, regulatory, and probity governance and co
- mpliance.Builds trusted partnerships across government and industry, ensuring Westport builds and maintains highly effective relationships and strategic eng

agements.

You will join a bold and collaborative team, shaping a future-ready freight transport system that fosters connection, innovation and long-term prosperity for Western

**Australia.

What sets**

you apart:

You're a strategic leader with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-profile programs in politically sensitive environments, you will

• also bring:

Ability to drive high value, politically and economically sensitive prominent large scale infrastructure procurements to deliver value for money, the Westport goals and government priorities for the State of Weste
- rn Australia.Extensive influence and engagement skills with Industry to enhance Westport's reputation as an informed client and to ensure market engagement and
- connectivity.Acute negotiation skills and commercial acumen, demonstrating experience that is instrumental to formulating and executing complex infrastructure commercial procurements a
- nd contracts.Proven ability to design effective control structures to enable strategic, efficient and compliant procurement mechanisms and contract managemen
- t leadership.Resilience and tenacity with the capacity to navigate complexity, anticipate challenges, and deliver solutions in fast-moving and dynamic

**environments.

What's**

in it for You:

At Westport, you'll find more than just a job, you'll discover a place to grow, contribute, and make a

• lasting impact.

A culture that invites you in. We are collaborative, inclusive and supportive. We are committed to helping you grow both personally and
- professionally.We offer purpose driven projects. Be part of exciting, complex and strategic initiatives that will transform WA's container supply chain and create a legacy for gene
- rations to come.We provide you with space to thrive. Apply your expertise, stretch your skills and take ownership of your career development within a dynam
- ic organisation.Reward your impact with a competitive salary, and 12% employer superannuation contribution and salary pa
- ckaging options.Expect flexibility and balance within a forward-thinking organisation that values new ideas and supports flexible
- ways of working.We offer a modern workplace experience with a CBD office close to public transport, shops, and cafes, up to date facilities and end of
- trip amenities.Future career pathways with long term opportunities to grow your career while contributing to one of Australia's most significant infrastr

ucture programs.

The successful applicant or applicants assessed as suitable through this process may receive further offers of employment (fixed term or permanent) in this or similar roles for a period of twelve (12) months from date of f

irst appointment.

Want to know more?

For further information about this role, please review the attached Job Description Form (JDF). If you have any questions,
contact Consultant Faye Turner at Price Consulting on or via email at
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This is an SES fixed term contract opportunity for a period of up to five (5) years. Suitable candidates may receive further offers of employment in this or similar roles for a period of twelve (12) months from date o

f first appo

intmen
**t.

How**
to Apply

Apply on
line by click
ing the 'Apply for Job' button and provide the following documents

1. in Word of PDF format:

A detailed CV that clearly outlines the skills and experience in relation to t
2. he job description; andA summary (no more than 3 pages) outlining the key responsibilities and achievements throughout your career, aligned in the context of the JDF and the essential role specific requirements, Westport's values and the Leadership Expec

tations and Behaviours
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Appl
ica
tions close
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t 4:**
00pm on 17 November 2025. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applicatio

ns will not be accepted.If you have any questions regarding submitting your application, please contact our Recruitment

Team on

The DTMI may conduct further search activities or extend the closing date, if required to supplement

**the field of applicants.

Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance bef**

**ore commencing employment.

Our commitment to a diver**

se and inclusive workplace:

The Department of Transport is committed to building a thriving workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and our community. We encourage applications from every background, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, youth, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguis

tically diverse backgrounds.

Westport supports work-life balance and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, with flexible working arrangements that empower those passionate about major Infrastructure delivery to contribute meaningfully, whil

e shaping the future with us

If you have any support or access needs that may require adjustments to allow you to fully participate in this selection process (including an alternate format of the application form), please contact our Recruitment Team at

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