Lead Commercial & Contracts Adviser (Commercial Manager) x2

Parramatta - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Ready to make a splash in your career WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Lead Commercial & Contracts Adviser (Commercial Manager) (Full-time Permanent) to join our Business Services Commercial Management team.

Please note: There are 2 positions available.

This is an opportunity to work with an essentialorganisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.

This role offers the flexibility to work around life your contribution will be valued and youll be supported to build a rewarding career.

Our perks and Benefits:

AtWaterNSW we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers dams and pipelines thats why we offer a load of benefits.

Flexible working
Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise Agreement
Up to16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertilityleave
Corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educationalassistance
Salary Range from base $137125 base Super
And so much more!

Whatyoull do:

Contractual and Commercial Advice: Advise project and portfolio teams on complex contractual matters including contract interpretation risk allocation variations and dispute resolution to ensure alignment with organisational objectives and legal frameworks.
Contract Management and Governance: Oversee the administration and performance of key contracts ensuring compliance with terms and conditions performance metrics and governance standards.
Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Work with the Commercial & Contracts Manager to develop and implement commercial performance reporting analysing data to identify trends performance risks and improvement opportunities.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure mutual understanding of commercial obligations and foster relationships that support successful contract delivery.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the enhancement of contract management systemstemplates and frameworks to drive consistency efficiency and compliance across the business.

What we are looking for:

Tertiary bachelors degree or equivalent experience in a commercial or contract-focused environment.
Demonstrated experience supporting commercial management activities including assisting with negotiations and administering contracts throughout the end-to-end contract management lifecycle.
Sound knowledge of contract law commercial risk management and procurement practices including tendering contract negotiation and administration across the full contract lifecycle.
Sound understanding of financial and performance management principles including cost control supplier performance value for money analysis and compliance with governance frameworks.
Strong stakeholder relationship management communication and negotiation skills and experience

Current NSW Driver Licence.
Desirable: Additional qualifications in construction contract management procurement law and/or professional memberships with RICS / CIPS.

How we will support you:

At WaterNSW we balance flexibility and the way we work with the needs of the business our teams and us as individuals.

When it comes to working in an office we work in a hybrid way. If youre required to be in the field or on site the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways such as through a condensed work week.

We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.

More about our team / culture:

No matter how or where you work safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you your colleagues and the public.

Who is WaterNSW

WaterNSW operates the states dams capturing and storing water and then supplying it ready for distribution for the environment agriculture industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state we play a vital role at the source of the states water delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.

Were the people taking care of the states water at the source capturing storing delivering. Find out more at .

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Please note applications for this position will close on 12th January 2026 5:00pm.

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Required Experience:

Manager

Ready to make a splash in your career WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Lead Commercial & Contracts Adviser (Commercial Manager) (Full-time Permanent) to join our Business Services Commercial Management team.Please note: There are 2 positions available.This is an opportunity to work with an essenti...