Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager - Full Time
Pymble NSW

This is a rare opportunity for an early-career commercial professional to step into a high-visibility role at one of NSWs leading transport operators. Youll work directly alongside the Chief Commercial Officer getting genuine exposure to complex contracts negotiations real client relationships and strategic decisions that shape how Busways operates across Australia. If youre sharp commercially curious and ready to grow fast - wed like to hear from you.

What Youll Be Doing

This role sits at the commercial heart of Busways working directly alongside the Chief Commercial Officer on the issues that matter most to our clients and our business. No two days look the same but the core of the role is this: youll be the person who helps us resolve complex commercial and contractual challenges - clearly quickly and with the relationships intact.

More specifically you will:

• Lead strategic and practical managementof commercial and contractual issues across Busways operations working directly with clients to reach timely well-reasoned outcomes
• Build andmaintain strong client relationships - youll be a trusted point of contact who understands the clients perspective and advocates for solutions that work for both sides
• Prepare high-quality briefing notes commercial summaries and presentations that help senior leaders make confident well-informed decisions
• Coordinate external legal counsel and manage legal matters end-to-end keeping things moving and on track
• Support the review of tender documentation and contribute to Busways response to new opportunities across Australia
• Contribute to procurement improvements and supplier management initiatives
• Play an active role in embedding AI and process improvements across the commercial function
• Take on research analysis and ad-hoc projects as the business requires - this is a role for someone whos energised by variety not unsettled by it

What Youll Bring

Were looking for someone early in their career who is sharp commercially curious and genuinely motivated to grow. You dont need to have done everything - but you do need to be the kind of person who figures things out communicates with confidence and builds trust quickly with clients and colleagues alike.

Specifically youll have:

• At least three years experience in a commercial legal procurement orcontracts role - with demonstrated ability to work through complex issues and reach practical outcomes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - you can translate complexity into clear compelling documents and hold your own in a client conversation
• A genuine interest in how businesses grow and how client relationships are built and sustained over time
• High attention to detail in contract and document review without losing sight of the commercial picture
• The ability to manage competing priorities without dropping the ball - this role moves fast
• Experience working with or coordinating external legal counsel (desirable but not essential)
• Exposure to the transport government services or infrastructure sectors (desirable but not essential - well back the right person regardless of industry background)
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in commerce law contract management or a related discipline

What We Offer You:
At Busways we do not just transport people - we care about every part of the journey. You will be part of a supportive collaborative team in a modern office environment with great benefits including:

• Career growth opportunities
• Flexible work - up to two working from home days flexible start/finish times
• A supportive team culture with regular lunches and social events
• Modern offices with communal kitchen outdoor space freshfruit and quality coffee
• Free secure on-site parking
• Free staff shuttle from Central Coast and Blacktown
• Fitness Passport - discounted access to multiple fitness facilities
• Confidential support viaTelus Healths Employee Assistance Program
• Office Lunch Club - quality discounted meals made easy

Who We Are:
For over 80 years Busways has proudly delivered reliable safe and high-quality bus services across NSW and South Australia. With a team of 2800 people we are committed to ensuring every journey is a positive experience transporting over 53 million passengers annually.

How to Apply:
Think this sounds like your perfect fit Please apply via the Apply button. This ad will expire on 15/06/2026. All applicants will receive an outcome via email. Please include the following in your application:

• Acover letter telling us who you are and why you would be a great fit for this role
• A currentresume detailing your experience

Please Note: The successful applicant will be offered an initial 12-month fixed-term contract with the intention of then becoming a permanent employee. This is part of Busways hiring policy for all admin roles. Our rate of conversion to permanent positions is over 90%.