Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager

Location: Office based Melbourne VIC

Employment Type: Full-time

At Marinus Link we value our people and their contributions to our shared success. As we continue to advance this nationally significant project we are seeking a strategic and solutions-focused Commercial Manager to lead commercial governance and drive value-for-money outcomes across major delivery contracts.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial leader who thrives on strategic commercial and contract management risk oversight and stakeholder collaboration ensuring commercial principles are embedded into decision-making at all levels.

If you are motivated by resolving complex commercial and contractual matters influencing strategic outcomes and driving delivering commercial excellence we want to hear from you!

Your Role

As Commercial Manager you will be responsible for the projects commercial management and governance ensuring contractual and commercial principles are fully embedded in both strategic and operational decision making. You will lead commercial assurance and performance oversight providing clarity and confidence to the project leadership team technical team and key stakeholders. This role reports to the Senior Manager Project Commercial and Cost.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy Provide Commercial Leadership to embed governance frameworks into strategic and operational decision making across project delivery.

Functional Excellence Oversee the Administration of ITC EPC stakeholder and third-party agreements providing commercial assurance in accordance with contractual obligations and best-practice frameworks.

Monitoring & Reporting Lead all commercial aspects of the project ensuring financial performance is maintained with clear visibility of cost forecast risk exposure and commercial compliance with project and regulatory frameworks.

Culture & Capability Building Uplift commercial competency and foster a collaborative high-performance culture.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Drive cross-functional alignment across Project Controls Procurement Finance and external advisors to ensure disciplined risk management and contractual compliance.

Commercial risk and dispute management Provide commercial oversight to identify manage and resolve emerging issues in a timely manner lead structured engagement with all parties to resolve issues and minimise dispute risk. Lead early warning and oversee the identification and management of commercial risk ensuring timely assessment clear ownership and alignment with contractual and governance frameworks.

Youll Bring

You are a proactive strategic leader who excels in connecting commercial intelligence with decision-making in complex multi-package delivery environments. Youll bring:

Expertise in Commercial Management Extensive experience in major infrastructure delivery ideally with ITC experience.

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence Demonstrated ability to provide trusted commercial advice to senior leaders and influence outcomes through effective engagement and negotiation.

Technical Capability Strong technical capability across cost forecasting claims analysis and commercial risk assessment.

Commercial & Regulatory Acumen Strong commercial and regulatory acumen underpinned by a strong understanding of contractual frameworks measurement principles and commercial compliance.

Leadership & Culture Building Strong leadership capability with the ability to coach and mentor teams and promote collaborative accountable ways of working.

Problem-Solving & Resilience Strong problem-solving capability and resilience with the ability to navigate complexity and balance risk and opportunity in high-stakes settings.

We Offer

At Marinus Link were building a skilled project team committed to delivering Australias renewable energy future. We offer:

Flexible Working: We promote and support flexible hybrid working.

Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Access to an in-house wellbeing specialist private health insurance discounts and gym rebates.

Career Growth: Professional development opportunities and exposure to a nationally significant infrastructure project.

Competitive Remuneration and Additional Leave: Market-based salary with additional leave and tailored benefits.

Next Steps

Ready to bring your skills to Commercial Management for a game-changing energy project Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience.

We are reviewing applications as they come in applications will remain open until Friday 30th January 2026. For questions please contact

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require any adjustments or alternative communication methods at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us.

At Marinus Link we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity inclusion and belonging thrive. We value the unique perspectives backgrounds and experiences each team member brings knowing that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver Australias renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.

MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIAS NEW ENERGY FUTURE

Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria recognised as a nationally significant infrastructure project. It will support emissions reduction targets create thousands of jobs and secure Australias renewable energy future.

Marinus Link is committed to diversity inclusion and belonging. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.