Commercial Director - Northern NSW
About Inland Rail
The Inland Rail Program is a 1600km rail infrastructure project stretching from Brisbane to Melbourne incorporating new and existing rail track. The program includes the upgrading of existing standard gauge track, the enhancement of existing standard gauge track to cater for double stacking and the construction of new standard gauge links comprising of viaducts, tunnels, rail track, crossings and bridges. More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail
About the opportunity
With a focus on leadership, commercial acuity, strategic advice, and superior negotiation skills the Commercial Director Northern NSW role is an outstanding opportunity to make your mark and shape Inland Rail across a 500km program in NSW, spanning Narromine to the QLD Border.
Reporting the Regional Director Northern NSW and as the key member of the Northern NSW development team, you will be responsible providing leadership and direction for all commercial activities occurring within Northern New South Wales (NNSW) region.
Key accountabilities include but are not limited to:
Provide visible leadership as part of the Northern NSW team to implement culture change in line with the stated Vision, Purpose and Values of IRPL as a newly established entity.
Lead and advise at an advanced level on commercial strategy, procurement and negotiations to support the delivery of the Northern NSW program in a timely manner, considering commercial risk. This includes delivery strategies, procurement, state and council agreements, other third-party agreements contract establishment, commercial management, contract performance, dispute resolution and conclusion.
Through appropriate commercial guidance, contribute to the establishment of an integrated NNSW team in the capacity of a 'Direct Client' to deliver approved project works and other agreed scope activities.
Ensure the Inland Rail Program in NNSW is compliant with all procurement and contract management procedures and processes including probity; as well as federal and state legislation, standards, and corporate governance requirements.
Lead the strategic considerations of commercial documentation required to support future investment decisions.
Provide strategic, risk and commercial advice and analysis to the NNSW Leadership Team.
Critical to the Commercial Director role is the ability to act as a change agent through the establishment and rollout of programs related to organisational culture and ways of working. Additionally, there will be expectations to travel intra/interstate on ad-hoc basis based on project requirements.
About you
As a highly skilled communicator, you will be adept at leading teams and providing strategic guidance on commercial and contract matters to executive leadership teams. Additionally you will have proven experience in collaborative environments with the ability to influence diverse audiences, including Board members, General Counsel, Chief Commercial Officer and executive leadership to achieve the best outcomes for projects.
You will also be able to demonstrate:
Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Business, Engineering, Property, Law or any other relevant or similar degree.
Experience in a team leadership role, including delivering leadership initiatives, culture change and change management programs.
Extensive experience providing strategic commercial advice while leading and managing delivery procurements on large infrastructure, rail or construction projects of similar nature.
Demonstrated high level commercial and contractual management skills and acumen, and a comprehensive knowledge of the commercial and contractual management, and governance requirements of major infrastructure projects.
Extensive experience in managing commercial contracts across diverse contracting models, including commercial negotiations.
Strong understanding of Construction and Procurement Law, familiarity with government, regulatory and statutory procurement requirements
What you'll be joining
You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.
Inland Rail adopted a collaborative approach to the delivery of the project, leading all parties involved to work toward the same goal. This fosters the displayed behaviours of Respect, Honesty, Integrity and Reliability.
Our Organisation and Culture
Inland Rail is an equal opportunity employer. Inland Rail will transform how we move goods around Australia - better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for businesses, industries and regional community. The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Future Thinking, Active Engagement, No Harm and Results. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.
At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.
All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.
Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.
Applications close: 06/10/24
Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.
We're proud to be a vital part of the transport supply chain and the economic development of Australia.
We are unashamed champions of rail as a cost efficient, reliable, safe and responsible mode of transport.
Across five states we manage and maintain an 8,500km rail network.
We've invested billions of dollars to build, extend and upgrade our network to get freight off the road and onto rail. That's good for business, motorists, the environment and communities.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
We're proud to be a vital part of the transport supply chain and the economic development of Australia.
We are unashamed champions of rail as a cost efficient, reliable, safe and responsible mode of transport.
Across five states we manage and maintain an 8,500km rail network.
We've invested billions of dollars to build, extend and upgrade our network to get freight off the road and onto rail. That's good for business, motorists, the environment and communities.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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