Job description

We are seeking a Commercial Director to join our growing commercial team. Reporting directly to the Executive General Manager (Commercial), this role will partner closely with our Corporate Development and Origination (CDO) team to develop and implement commercial strategies inline with the RTS growth strategy. This role will suit someone with strong relationship-building and influencing skills.

Some of your accountabilities will include:

Leading the commercial function for all RTS bids, tenders, market pursuits, unsolicited proposals, joint ventures/consortiums and mergers/acquisitions.

Providing expertise and advise on consortium, joint venture and partnering arrangements

Pro-active risk and opportunity management, including governance and compliance with Downer policies

Providing commercial leadership and expertise to the CDO leadership team

Leading deal negotiations from a commercial viewpoint

This is a fulltime, permanent role, ideally based onsite in our Brisbane CBD office.

About You:

10+ years demonstrated experience in contracts management

Previous experience in rollingstock/rail industry

Tertiary qualification in Law is preferable

Strong negotiation skills and ability to influence within a complex environment

Proven knowledge and understanding of broad range of deal frameworks

Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) at all levels

Our Culture: Downer is dedicated to nurturing our people personally and professionally through skills development, competitive benefits, career pathways and fostering a proudly diverse and supportive workplace culture. We cultivate a diverse and inclusive workplace that facilitates opportunity and respect. Our focus on gender and cultural inclusiveness is active and ongoing, and through various initiatives we aim to help close the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous communities.

If this sounds like your next exciting role with an ASX listed organisation, then we would love to hear from you! APPLY NOW or for further information please email: sarah.clark@downergroup.com

Applications will not be accepted via email, please apply via the link. Downer does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies.  Notwithstanding the location of this position, all qualified Australian citizens and permanent residents from all locations are encouraged to apply. Downer Group is an employer that acknowledges and embraces the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents, and cultures. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.