Program Commercial Director - Major Projects

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you

We believe life’s about possibilities. And so is the future. That’s why we need you.

We’re working at the heart of Queensland’s energy transformation. Now more than ever, we need people who want to help us deliver a world-class energy future and ensure we continue to navigate through this once in a generation energy challenge. Join us and make it happen.

A career that matters and lasts

As our new Program Commercial Director, you’ll help us connect a more sustainable energy future for more than five million Queenslanders and 241,000 businesses. Your work with us is about every light turned on, every community connected, and every future made possible.  

• Competitive Senior Management Salary Package including 14.75% Super;
• Deliver strategic commercial oversight and guidance across the Major Projects development and delivery portfolio;
• Provide leadership to a team of commercial and contract professionals, and;
• Effective engage with internal and external stakeholders providing expert commercial and contracts management advice.

We believe every employee deserves the opportunity to enjoy a work-life balance that enhances their overall wellbeing and performance through inclusive and supportive benefits.

Ask us about:

• Flexible & hybrid working options
• Career development
• Health & wellbeing programs
• Leave offerings (including 14 weeks paid parental leave – at full or half pay, plus additional leave purchasing)
• Inclusive workplace facilities

The opportunity:

As our Program Commercial Director you will deliver strategic commercial oversight and guidance across the project portfolio, overseeing the development and application of best practice commercial frameworks. 

Through effective internal engagement across project development and delivery teams as well as leadership of the Commercial team and function, this role will drive key commercial, operational and strategic outcomes, including head contract and subcontract management, commercial assurances, risk mitigation, high value procurement and financial performance across the portfolio.

The people you'll join:

This important senior leadership role will be part of the Major Projects Delivery leadership group, reporting direct to the General Manager Major Project Delivery and will be working closely with high performing, multi-functional, project delivery, commercial- and project services teams based in Bowen Hills in Brisbane. 

You’ll lead a closely knit commercial team and help achieve optimal commercial objectives, as you grow your skills and your impact every day. And you’ll do it with down-to-earth people who you’re proud to work with and get to know.

Together, we’re connecting Queensland to an even brighter and more sustainable future.
 

What you'll bring:

You will have demonstrated success and significant experience in managing commercial and contracts management teams to support the project delivery of large-scale infrastructure projects.  

In your previous roles you have lead the development and execution of strategic commercial delivery models across multiple asset models and/or functions. 

In addition to this you will demonstrate:

• An excellent understanding of relevant legislation and strong ability in interpreting and applying contractual terms and conditions in a major project delivery environment.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to resolve and reach commercially desirable outcomes.
• Highly developed influencing skills with the ability to influence and engage with multidisciplinary teams, stakeholders and partners that may sit outside of direct remit

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified in Business, Law, Commerce, Procurement, Engineering or a relevant field coupled with extensive experience.
   

Find your possibility today:

To kick start your career at Powerlink, apply by clicking the button above, attaching your resume and cover letter on our careers page before midnight on Sunday 1 June, 2025. Please be aware our recruitment team will commence the review process during this period. 
 

To discuss any adjustment requirements or for more information on the role, contact Klaas van Noord, klaas.vannoord@powerlink.com.au.

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