We are excited to launch new roles in our Transport division to support our two new long-term Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) maintenance contracts awarded by the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning.
The Victoria West ITS Maintenance Contract will see our teams maintain more than 4,500 ITS assets across 27 Local Government Areas, covering around a third of metropolitan Melbourne and extending west to the South Australian border. We also have the Motorway Communications Network Contract, which connects more than 2,000 roadside devices including lane use management signs, variable speed limit signs, freeway ramp signals, CCTV and sensor technologies, while also connecting private road operators with Victoria’s transport control system.
About the role
As our Commercial & Subcontracts Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the commercial and subcontract management functions of these contracts including protecting contractual entitlements, managing commercial risk and supporting compliant, value-focused delivery by Service Stream and its supply chain.
Key responsibilities include:
Contract administration - managing contract governance and compliance, including contract obligations, delegations, authorised representatives, correspondence, notices, work orders, variations, extensions of time, claims, pricing, quotations, and commercial matters associated with non-conformance processes.
Subcontractor management - developing and managing subcontractor and supplier governance frameworks, including commercial agreements, onboarding and compliance requirements, while monitoring performance, claims, insurances, securities and commercial risk exposure.
Risk and performance - leading commercial risk and opportunity management, including governance, reporting and action tracking, while supporting KPI and MCOS performance, abatement prevention, entitlement assessments and executive commercial reporting.
Stakeholders and assurance - partnering with key stakeholders to support evidence-based, contractually compliant decision-making, while maintaining accurate records and documentation to support governance, audit requirements and effective contract administration.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have experience in commercial, contract or subcontract management, preferably within infrastructure, construction, electrical, transport, utilities or maintenance services industries.
You may also have:
Experience with government or performance-based service contracts.
Tertiary qualifications in commercial management, construction management, law, quantity surveying, business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Strong contractual and commercial acumen, negotiation and written communication.
Ability to influence operational teams and build constructive client and supplier relationships.
About us
Service Stream is an equal opportunity ASX-listed business that develops and operates Australia's essential services networks across telecommunications, utilities, transport, defence, and social infrastructure industries - we keep communities connected.
Your next role comes with:
Flexibility – all flexibility requests are genuinely considered. This role offers hybrid working from our office in Williamstown.
Career development – we offer growth opportunities and support internal mobility. You will also have access to skill enhancement through our online learning system.
Access - discounts for hundreds of businesses such as Woolworths, Air BNB, The Iconic, JB HI-FI, Dan Murphys, Bupa Health Care, and Specsavers. We also offer access to novated leasing and a share matching program.
Paid leave - parental, cultural, community service, defence, study, corporate volunteering and purchased leave available.
Culture – we are dedicated to fostering a workplace environment that values safety, diversity and inclusion, and meaningful recognition.
How to apply
Please submit your interest with the apply button. Applications may be reviewed as received, so please don’t hesitate to apply!
We celebrate diversity at Service Stream and welcome applications from people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with a disability or neurodivergence, and those from LGBTIQA+, Veteran or other diverse groups. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please email [email protected].
If this sounds like you apply now to the Service Stream Recruitment Team via the online application button.
Skills Required
- Experience in commercial, contract, or subcontract management
- Strong contractual and commercial acumen
- Strong negotiation and written communication skills
- Ability to influence operational teams and build constructive client and supplier relationships
- Tertiary qualification in commercial management, construction management, law, quantity surveying, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
- Experience with government or performance-based service contracts
- Industry experience in infrastructure, construction, electrical, transport, utilities, or maintenance services
What We Do
Service Stream is an S&P/ASX 300 listed business that specializes in the design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of critical assets across Australia's essential infrastructure networks. The company provides integrated end-to-end asset life-cycle services, primarily focusing on the provision of telecommunications and network services to keep Australian communities connected.
