Contracts Manager

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Synergie Australia is seeking a Contracts Manager for a trusted client located in Melbourne.

The important parts:

• Pay: Competitive Daily Rate + Super | ⏳ Duration: ASAP to 31/12/2026 (possibility of extension or permanency based on performance and fit)
• Hours: Monday–Friday | 7.6 hrs per day | 38 hrs per week | Hybrid, preferably Melbourne based

What you will be required to do:

You’ll provide commercial support to project teams, helping deliver commercial performance and compliance targets across telco projects. This role will involve contract administration, commercial risk management, claims and dispute support, supply chain onboarding, and working closely with internal teams, clients and subcontractors.

• Providing commercial and contractual support to project teams in the delivery of contracted projects and obligations
• Acting as a commercial representative with clients and the supply chain to work through commercial matters
• Developing claim strategies for potential or imminent disputes and supporting issue resolution
• Driving and improving commercial contract policies, processes and procedures
• Leading commercial negotiations for variations, claims and renewals as required
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks, supporting statutory compliance and revenue assurance, and facilitating DOA approvals as needed

To be successful in the role you will:

• 5+ years’ experience in commercial activities, with commercial and contract management experience essential
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to drive results and financial impact
• Sound understanding of contract and construction law, and project commercial administration systems
• Proven track record delivering commercial outcomes at an operational level
• Prior experience in construction and telecommunications is highly desirable
• Applicants mustbe Australian Citizens

What’s on offer for you:

• Hybrid role easily accessible via public transport.
• Opportunity to work with internal commercial, project, legal, finance, insurance and operations teams, as well as client representatives and subcontractors
• Varied role requiring someone who can hit the ground running across admin and commercial contractual tasks
• Competitive daily rate

Synergie Australia delivers a full 360º recruitment solution, consisting of temporary and permanent recruitment services, and more. Safety is of the highest priority, and Synergie Australia prides itself on fostering a culture that champions guidance and care in the workforce. Beyond recruitment, Synergie Australia is motivated to improve everyday standards within the working landscape so people can thrive today, and in the future. This approach delivers real change to communities by improving workplaces, local economies, inequalities, and changes to the climate. If you aspire for better, let’s work together.

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