Manager, Commercial

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights Job reference: 649638Location: Adelaide CBDJob Status: Temporary appointment up to 3 yearsEligibility: Open to Everyone The Department for Infrastructure and Transport connects South Australians to keep our State moving. We want every South Australian to easily access the services they want, the transport they rely on and the infrastructure they need. For us, it's personal. We feel it because we live it. We know the projects and services we work on today must deliver for South Australia's future. The Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project is the final 10.5km section of the North-South Corridor, and will complete 78km of non-stop, traffic light-free motorway between Gawler and Old Noarlunga. The T2D Project will deliver a wide range of social, economic, environmental and safety benefits, not only for Adelaide, but for all of South Australia. The Opportunity The Manager, Commercial is accountable to the Director, T2D Contract Management, for providing leadership and commercial and contract management expertise to ensure best practice management and the successful development of commercial and contract management services for the North-South Corridor Program Delivery Office. The role is responsible for providing high level, specialist commercial and contract management advice and review and is the point of escalation for complex matters (e.g. Adjustment Events, Cost Assurance, Procurement Strategy and Benchmarking) for the North-South Corridor Program Delivery Office. If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the success of our department, we invite you to apply for this position. Requirements A relevant tertiary qualification in economics, finance, commerce, accounting, business, management, engineering, construction, law or a related field will be highly regarded. A current driver's licence is essential. The following are the technical capabilities required for the role: Extensive experience and high levels of commercial acumen demonstrated through a strong understanding of commercial, financial, policy and related issues associated with the delivery of major road projects within a complex infrastructure environment. Demonstrated understanding of the commercial models and delivery methodologies appropriate for major infrastructure projects, preferably with experience in reimbursable cost models (e.g. Alliance or ITC contracts). Extensive experience in interpreting construction related contract clauses. Special Conditions A National Police Check (NPC) is required prior to employment in the Department for Infrastructure and Transport which must be renewed every three years. Some out of hours and weekend work, along with some intra/interstate travel requiring overnight stays, may be required. Application Instructions Applications can be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button. Applicants are required to submit a CV and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria in the attached role statement. Our Commitment The Department for Infrastructure and Transport is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture across the department, planning for and promoting diversity and culturally safe workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. As a WE'RE EQUAL organisation we are committed to treating everyone equally, proudly promoting our department, and all its spaces as safe places for everybody. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr