Senior Commercial Manager

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Working Arrangements – Enjoy a balanced mix of in-office and remote work.
• Location Flexibility – Role can be based in Melbourne or Sydney – Other east coast locations can be considered for the right individual.
• Inspiring Team Culture and Supportive Leader – Be part of a collaborative, knowledgeable, and supportive team that celebrates success and continuous learning.
• Number one service provider to the Telecommunications industry – Senior position working with one of our most respected and reputable clients.

About the Role:

Find your further with Ventia’s Commercial legal and Risk Team as a Senior Commercial Manager supporting the operational and financial success of our Telecommunications Business Unit by managing and optimising commercial activities and performance.

This is a senior role responsible for effective contract management and administration (including downstream subcontractor arrangements), commercial governance, and leading negotiations for significant variations, claims, and renewals as required.

The role works closely with project delivery teams and corporate functions to protect margin, minimise revenue leakage, ensure contractual compliance, and drive continuous improvement in commercial policies, processes and reporting.

Reporting to an inspiring leader who values professional development you will also play a key role in nurturing your own team’s growth in an environment where we encourage continuous learning, collaboration, and the confidence to take initiative.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the commercial management and administration of contracts, including subcontractor arrangements.
• Provide strategic commercial and contractual advice to project teams and stakeholders.
• Lead commercial negotiations, claim strategies, and dispute resolution initiatives.
• Ensure contract governance, reporting, and compliance across clients and projects.
• Drive revenue assurance, cost optimisation, and continuous business improvement initiatives.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-centric culture and build strong internal and external relationships.
• Champion enterprise values and strategic priorities including safety, sustainability, innovation, and diversity.

About You:

• Well developed experience in commercial and contract management with a proven track record delivering commercial outcomes.
• Strong experience managing complex, high-volume service contracts within infrastructure, telecommunications, or similar industries welcome.
• Advanced commercial negotiation, contract management, and claims resolution capability.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive strategic decisions and financial performance.
• Sound understanding of contract governance, project commercial administration, and reporting frameworks.
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to balance client outcomes and commercial objectives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across diverse teams and environments.
• Tertiary qualification in business, commerce, law, engineering, or a related discipline (desirable).

About Ventia

As a leading services provider, we maintain, operate, and manage the essential infrastructure that makes modern life possible across Australia and New Zealand. With more than 35,000 employees and subcontractors across 400 sites, joining Ventia means becoming part of a team that values its people, supports career growth, and helps everyone go further towards their full potential.
 
Our commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect shapes how we lead, collaborate, hire and support one another. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all genders, identities, sexual orientations, beliefs and caring responsibilities. We are dedicated to providing an accessible recruitment process and encourage you to request adjustments at any stage.   

How to apply    

Click the ‘Apply for job’ button to start the journey to find your further with Ventia.  

Position Reference Number: 167249