Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Commercial Advisor (Full-time) to join our Operations team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state. This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Our perks and benefits:
At WaterNSW, we believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements
- 9-day fortnight
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Fertility leave
- Yearly corporate wear allowance
- Professional development and educational assistance
- Salary range $126,780 - $152,149 + Super
- And so much more
What you’ll do:
- Assist in developing project commercial structure with the project teams in the early development and procurement phases. Ensure effective timing of providing the required contractual and commercial deliverables needed for each project.
- Assist in supporting contractual and commercial negotiations and where applicable, coordinate with legal services or procurement representatives, and report on negotiation status to the Commercial Manager.
- Oversee that the commercial contract administration and direction for each project is functioning appropriately and support continuous improvement of contract management processes and tools.
- Monitor, control, and report on the commercial performance including financial, contractual, administration risks and potential disputes on contracts.
- Identify commercial risks and opportunities and address them in a timely manner.
- Ensure that WaterNSW payment obligations to external parties comply with Building Security Payment Act timings to avoid claims exposure for WaterNSW.
- Administer contracts within WaterNSW portfolio, manage monthly payment claims in accordance with Security of Payment Act (SOPA), assessment of variations, review monthly report submissions, assist in KPI reviews and other ad-hoc commercial matters.
What we are looking for:
- Tertiary qualification in Commercial, Finance or Project Management discipline or related discipline
- Minimum 6 years’ professional experience in commercial management / contract administrator roles (preferably in asset-based projects)
- Experience in delivering a commercial role within a team to meet program, project and organisational objectives.
- Demonstrated experience managing project cost, and risk whilst meeting stated objectives and project goals. Experience in the NSW government procurement guidelines through delivery of large projects or programs.
- Proven experience engaging with key internal and external stakeholders to identify needs, address issues and ensure objectives are understood and met.
- Experience in negotiating and influencing outcomes including successful management of contractual disputes.
- Demonstrated capability in commercial roles in delivery of large-scale infrastructure programs with knowledge of contract management, financial and risk acumen, negotiation and tender evaluation procedures.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we embrace the opportunity to integrate work into our life by having full ownership of our work week. We value getting the job done rather than looking at your work hours.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/waternsw
More about our team/ culture:
We communicate openly and honestly while maintaining respect for each other. This means we get things done. We understand that everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.
Who is WaterNSW?
When people think of essential human services, water supply is one of the first things that come to mind - and that’s where WaterNSW comes in. We are NSW’s primary bulk water supplier, river operator and comprehensive provider for licensing, water trades and water information.
For more information, please reach out to: Samata Billa at samata.billa@waternsw.com.au
Please note applications for this position will close on 10th December 2023
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