Commercial Specialist/Associate

Primary Location
VIC - Melbourne - 655 Collins StJob Description Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Specialist / Associate to join Service Stream in our Melbourne or Brisbane officesAbout the Role
Service Stream's Utilities division are currently seeking a Commercial Specialist / Associate to join our growing company.
You will be responsible for providing a combination of commercial, legal, financial, risk, and contractual expertise to Service Stream's Utilities Division (from pre-contracts through to project delivery and closeout).
Nature of position:Permanent, Full Time
Location:Melbourne, VIC / Brisbane, QLD
Reporting Line:Head of Commercial – Utilities
Key Responsibilities
The role is charged with supporting the maximisation of financial return (in the form of EBITDA) for the Utilities Division, by ensuring that projects are executed in accordance with Service Stream's governance and risk management frameworks.
Pre-Contract AwardProvide commercial input to the assessment and development of new business pursuit strategies
Review contractual instruments and apply Service Stream's risk profile to evaluate opportunity suitability
Coordinate and lead opportunity and risk assessments
Model and analysis commercial frameworks, applying sensitivity analysis to forecast contractual performance
Identify risk mitigation strategies and develop opportunity capitalisation plans
Prepare commercial tender responses
Participate in the governance and assurance review process
Lead commercial negotiations and collaborate with legal teams to finalise contractual instruments
Post Contract AwardProvide commercial input into rights and obligations handover to project delivery teams
Facilitate structured handover of contract, subcontracts and project control tools to project delivery teams
Support contract risk control and assurance activities through commercial reporting and audit reviews
Lead margin and contract performance reviews
Respond to project team escalations concerning contract interpretation or commercial performance queries
Support contractual dispute process escalations
Support management of contractual disputes including interfacing with internal and external legal counsel
GovernanceChampion implementation of structured commercial management practices across the Utilities Division
Support embedment of Service Stream project controls, risk management, and compliance frameworks
Respond to queries pertaining to delegated authorities, procurement, and contract interpretation
Collate and manage commercial reporting data and analysis
About You
Tertiary qualification in law and business/commerce
Minimum 3-years' experience in a similar role
Knowledge of and direct exposure to tier one contractor risk and governance frameworks
Direct exposure to broad contracting models and model contract terms
Utilities and power generation sector knowledge
Preparation of executive and board level reports, briefs and memorandums of advice
Competencies required:Autonomous contract review and risk assessment
Drafting and interpretation of contractual terms, and associated contractual correspondence and notices
Construction project financial modelling, analysis and reporting
Contractual claims analysis and management
Preparation of discovery dossiers and legal brief
About Us
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries.
Specialising in designing, constructing, and maintaining new and existing networks, we provide end-to-end engineering and asset management solutions for our blue-chip client base.
Committed to fostering a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, Service Stream actively promotes the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTQI individuals, and other diverse groups.
As a signatory to the Veterans Employment Commitment, we also value the skills and experience of ex-ADF members and their partners, strongly considering veterans who meet the key criteria for our employment opportunities.
Service Streamdoes not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from external Recruitment or Labour Hire Companies.
Department
MeteringHow to Apply
If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.
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