Lead, Commercial

Perm. full-time opportunity | WFH + Footscray Office

Work for purpose - serving one of Victoria’s fastest-growing region

Senior Officer salary: $165,000 incl. superannuation

About Greater Western Water

We’re water… and more.:

GWW is a Victorian government owned water corporation that provides an essential service to some of the fastest-growing communities in Australia, stretching from Melbourne’s CBD to Lancefield in the north and Bacchus Marsh in the west. Click here to learn more

Benefits

·         We embrace flexibility and connection with a balance of on-site and WFH

·         Free onsite parking (subject to availability)

·         Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)

·         Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave

·         Free income protection and salary continuance insurance

·         Access to corporate health insurance deals with major providers

·         Wellbeing, prayer, and sensory rooms in the Footscray and Sunbury office

The opportunity

We’re looking for a commercially savvy professional to lead the delivery of end-to-end contract and commercial outcomes across Service Delivery. In this role, you’ll partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure contracts are delivering maximum value, aligned with GWW’s strategic and operational goals. It’s a unique opportunity to influence commercial strategy, support decision-making, and drive continuous improvement across a broad contract portfolio.

Responsibilities

·         Oversee a portfolio of commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with GWW’s strategy and procurement policies

·         Lead contract performance reviews and drive continuous improvement across suppliers

·         Provide expert advice and guidance on disputes, escalations, and commercial negotiations

·         Monitor commercial KPIs and provide clear insights to internal stakeholders

·         Identify opportunities for cost savings and value optimisation in contract delivery

Skills & Experience

·         Strong experience managing complex commercial contracts

·         Confident negotiating, resolving disputes, and applying commercial governance

·         High-level stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

·         Strong financial/commercial acumen, including budget planning and performance tracking

·         Experience in utilities, infrastructure, or public sector environments (Desirable)

·         Tertiary qualification in Business, Law, Finance, Engineering, or similar

See yourself thrive

Our vision for GWW is Thriving People and Country. We aim to be as diverse as the communities we serve and are deeply committed to building a workplace where everybody thrives. We’re supportive, inclusive, and friendly, and value everyone for who they are and what they can bring.  

We’re seeking applicants across all cultural backgrounds, genders, and abilities, and will make reasonable adjustments as required, so please talk to us about what you need.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which will include reference checks, national police checks, and working rights in Australia checks.

Applications close: 11:59pm Wednesday, 4 June 2025. Shortlisting will commence as we receive applications, so don’t delay your application.