Senior Contracts & Commercial Manager bei V/Line

Senior Contracts & Commercial Manager x 2

·        Lead high-impact commercial strategies across critical infrastructure portfolios.

·        Influence commercial decisions through strategic cross-functional collaboration.

·        Shape team capability and mentor high-performing teams.

V/Line’s purpose is to connect Victorians through safe, reliable, and accessible transport. We believe in giving all Victorians opportunities through travel and transport – connecting them to jobs, education, family and friends, services, tourism and trade.

We are experiencing significant growth and delivering more services, more trains, cheaper fares, and huge projects. With more than 3700 weekly train and coach services, an expansive freight network and unprecedented rail investment, millions of Victorians depend on us to deliver. You could be one of our 3100 committed team members who are up to the challenge.

About the role

We’re recruiting two Senior Contracts & Commercial Managers to lead key portfolios within our Assets & Maintenance Group. These roles are pivotal in managing complex service and supply contracts, providing commercial advice, work closely with procurement and supporting dispute and claims management. You’ll lead teams, mentor and develop capability, and collaborate across functions to ensure contracts deliver value, compliance, and strategic alignment.

Key accountabilities include:

·        Lead the end-to-end management of service and supply contracts, including negotiation, execution, and performance oversight.

·        Provide commercial advice and support on contract variations, claims, and dispute resolution

·        Develop contract management plans and ensure alignment with procurement and risk policies

·        Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement strategies to maximise value

·        Deliver commercial insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making

·        Build strong working relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders

·        Mentor and upskill team members, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

About you

You’re a commercially focused leader with deep expertise in contract and supplier management and procurement. You bring clarity, influence, and strategic thinking to complex environments, and thrive on building capability and driving meaningful outcomes.

Our ideal candidate will possess the following:

·        Tertiary qualifications in Business, Finance, Law, or a related field.

·        Demonstrated success managing high-value contracts and supplier relationships.

·        Strong commercial judgement and negotiation skills.

·        Experience leading teams and driving performance across diverse functions.

·        Ability to engage and influence stakeholders to achieve shared outcomes.

·        Skilled in identifying commercial opportunities and managing contract risk.

·        Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

·        Experience in dispute resolution and ensuring contract compliance.

·        Demonstrated alignment with V/Line’s values of responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

If your skills or experience don’t exactly match our listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe in the potential for growth and development.

Why V/Line

 In addition to free myki travel, we offer:

·        Community impact – Make a genuine difference. Work in a role that connects Victorians, every day.

·        Huge potential – We’re transforming, and you can too. Be a change maker, recognised for your contribution and creativity.

·        Dynamic environment – V/Line operates in a constantly changing space. Join a fast-paced and exciting organisation.

·        Collaborative team – You’ll be part of a broader supportive team. Surround yourself with talented, passionate peers.

·        Flexible working – We support flexible working. Work in a way that supports you to thrive in your role.

We are committed to ensuring a comfortable and accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our Talent team at [email protected] or 1800 800 007 for confidential support.

As an equal opportunity employer, V/Line is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace and network that reflects the communities we serve. We accept and value the contributions of all our employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability.

We're proud to be recognised as a Work180 Endorsed Employer for the second consecutive year, a testament to our ongoing commitment to building an inclusive and empowering workplace for women.

We proudly acknowledge First Peoples of Victoria. We acknowledge their ongoing strength in practicing the world’s oldest living culture. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners’ lands, waters, and skies on which we live and pay respects to their Elders past and present.

At V/Line, safety is our priority. Successful applicants will undergo relevant pre-employment and medical checks to meet our safeworking standards.

Applications close: 11.59 pm on Sunday, 19^th October 2025