Team Leader, Commercial Management

•    Perm. full-time opportunity | Footscray office + WFH
•    Shape contract governance and deliver value-for-money outcomes
•    Salary: $175,000 incl. 12% super 

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)
•    Gender neutral, 16-week parental leave available from commencement
•    Monthly work life balance day off to treat yourself (if full-time)
•    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 
As Team Leader, Commercial Management, you will provide leadership and oversight of commercial and contractual activities across Greater Western Water’s Service Delivery division. 
Reporting to the Contracts & Commercial Manager, you’ll lead and develop a team of Commercial Leads, ensuring consistent application of commercial frameworks, governance, and contract management practices. Acting as 2iC to the Manager, you’ll provide continuity of leadership, expert advice to executives and operational teams, and strategic input into the management of high-value and complex contracts. 
This is a unique opportunity to shape commercial capability, strengthen supplier partnerships, and drive value-for-money outcomes that support Greater Western Water’s operational and strategic objectives.

Responsibilities
•    Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Commercial Leads to deliver high-performing outcomes.
•    Oversee consistent application of commercial frameworks, governance, and policies across Service Delivery.
•    Act as deputy to the Contracts & Commercial Manager, representing the function in senior forums.
•    Support the management of high-value contracts, including tendering, negotiation, performance reviews, and dispute resolution.
•    Provide expert commercial and contractual advice to executives, project leads, and operational leaders.

Skills & Experience
•    Extensive experience in contract and commercial management in operational, maintenance, or infrastructure environments.
•    Proven leadership experience within a commercial or contract management function.
•    Strong stakeholder engagement, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
•    Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Law, Finance, Engineering, or related discipline.
•    Demonstrated ability to deliver value-for-money outcomes and resolve complex commercial issues.

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.

Don’t delay your application, include your resume, and cover letter (no more than 1 page), shortlisting will commence early!

The successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including but not limited to reference checks, medical assessments, a national police check, and verification of working rights in Australia.

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday, 5 October 2025.