Commercial Contract Manager (Gold Coast)

Title: Commercial Contract Manager Location: Gold Cost and Brisbane, QLD, AU, Gold Coast About Veolia Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation. Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future. The Opportunity In this newly created position, you will be responsible for the commercial side of one of Veolia’s most important contracts. Leading a small team, you will focus on developing and managing commercial strategy, governance and compliance, as well as mitigating commercial risk, improving customer centricity, optimise costs and contract management . Together with the contract’s Program Manager, you will work to optimise service to this key client, embedding commercial acumen to maximise overall commercial performance. You will use your financial qualifications (CPA) or hands on hands on management experience to really drive and enhance our partnership with this client. Procurement experience will be a plus, but note that this is not primarily a procurement contract management role. Understanding commercial drivers and data is the real key to this position. Your hands on experience managing commerial factors, administration, purchasing, costs and finance will be essential, as will your ability to manage a team of five reports. What's on offer
- High profile and high impact commercial role
- Established team and strong supporting and collaborative relationships
- Market-leading company and a key contract relationship What you'll be responsible for
- Oversee development of annual resource recovery programs and financial plans. Oversee budgeting, cost control, pricing,
- and financial forecasting to maximise contract outcomes.
- Partnering with the Program Managers and Finance Manager to drive financial performance within the contract relationship
- In depth understanding and interpretation of the contract details to ensure risk are managed, opportunities explored and services delivered to client expectations
- Oversee development of project and non core supply opportunities and business cases, negotiate commercial contracts, and manage all contractual obligations
- Management of the portfolio of subcontractor arrangements engaged under RRSA. What you'll need to be successful
- More than 10 years’ relevant industry experience, including more than five years’ experience in leadership positions
- Experience in managing a small team is essential
- Tertiary qualifications in business management, financial management desirable and/or equivalent work experience and extensive experience in commercial transformation programs/projects
- Strong ability to converse with both the business and customers at all levels of the organisation. Why Veolia? At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:
- Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave
- Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family
- Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts
- Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan
- Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter. Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities. Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a secure, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you. Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers. We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications. Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qkgqs