Commercial & Contracts Advisor
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Job type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Finance & Administration

Who we are
Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure and facilities.

Downer has over 100 years' experience delivering total rail asset solutions for its passenger and freight customers. We have an extensive national footprint with approximately 20 sites across Australia.
Position summary
Be part of Victoria's biggest ever train order and help us create the 65 bigger, better trains a growing Victoria needs. It is your chance to be part of a project that is setting up Victoria to become a future train supplier to Australia and the world. The High Capacity Metro Trains (HCMT) Project is a Victorian Government initiative and a $2.3 billion investment in Victoria's rolling stock industry.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Commercial and Contracts Advisor is responsible for assisting the commercial team with the successful delivery of commercial services for the project. You will play an integral role in the Commercial team ensuring that the day to day contract administration and commercial support is provided for all project business functions.

About You

• Degree qualified in Finance, Business, Law, Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying with a keen interest in commercial management
• Ideally you will have a sound understanding of the infrastructure market with knowledge of the rail industry an advantage;
• Between 1-5 years commercial administration experience in a similar industry or 1-5 years para legal experience within a legal or infrastructure environment;
• Knowledge regarding administration of Public Private Partnerships would be an advantage;
• Ability to interpret and apply contract terms provisions;
• Excellent communicator to build and maintain effective relationships with both internal and external clients & stakeholders;
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and copy with ad-hoc requests;
• Customer oriented focus with drive to achieve service based outcomes;
• Excellent attention to detail, yet able to consider the bigger picture to drive performance and results.

In return, Downer will offer

• The unique opportunity to work in an organisation with the safety of our people and the environment at the forefront of all that we do.
• An opportunity to work for a major ASX listed company that has operations in over 40 countries worldwide.
• The ability to build your professional career in a multi-disciplined business environment.
• A supportive and dynamic team environment.

To apply, please click on "Apply" below and submit your resume. For more information about this position contact Helen.rice@downergroup.com . Please note emailed applications will NOT be accepted.