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Senior Contracts & Commercial Manager x 2
Lead high-impact commercial strategies across critical infrastructure portfolios.
Influence commercial decisions through strategic cross-functional collaboration.
Shape team capability and mentor high-performing teams.
- Lead the end-to-end management of service and supply contracts, including negotiation, execution, and performance oversight.
- Provide commercial advice and support on contract variations, claims, and dispute resolution
- Develop contract management plans and ensure alignment with procurement and risk policies
- Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement strategies to maximise value
- Deliver commercial insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making
- Build strong working relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders
- Mentor and upskill team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
About The Role
We’re recruiting two Senior Contracts & Commercial Managers to lead key portfolios within our Assets & Maintenance Group. These roles are pivotal in managing complex service and supply contracts, providing commercial advice, work closely with procurement and supporting dispute and claims management.
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.
- Demonstrated success managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships.
- Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills.
- Experience leading teams and driving performance across diverse functions.
- Ability to engage and influence stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.
- Skilled in identifying commercial opportunities and managing contract risk.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Experience in dispute resolution and ensuring contract compliance.
- Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.
Why V/Line
- Community impact – Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.
- Huge potential – We’re transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.
- Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.
- Collaborative team – You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.
- Flexible working – We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.
We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at or for confidential support.
As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.
V/Line’s purpose is to connect Victorians through protected, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport – connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.
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📌 Senior Contracts & Commercial Manager
🏢 V/Line
📍 Melbourne