Commercial Manager

About us:

Union College’s vision is to encourage the advancement of education by establishing a learning and living community in which tertiary students are provided with opportunities and programs to enhance their academic learning and personal achievements.

Our mission is to promote education by offering access to a residential community specifically created to assist students achieve academic success.  The College has as its enduring quality, a safe, secure and caring environment to assist residents to achieve their academic, personal, cultural and sporting goals.  College relationships are guided by core values of integrity, innovation, collaboration, tolerance and equity, respect for self and others and acceptance of responsibility.

About the Position: 

The Commercial Manager is responsible for the operational and financial leadership of the college. This role ensures the efficient management of all resources, assets and finances as to support the objectives of the college. Through effective collaboration, the Commercial Manager will foster an environment that is safe and sustainable.

Position Overview 

• Responsible for the effective implementation, and operationalisation, of the Asset Management Plans for 'land and buildings and PPE' and 'financial assets'.  

• Responsible for the oversight of the management of the property, land, facilities and systems as part of the overarching operational management aspects of the college.

• Responsible for all procurement and contract management.

• Responsible for the oversight of the finance and accounting function which includes leading the annual audit program, payroll, accounting and financial control.

• Responsible for the preparation, in consultation with program and project budget holders, of the Annual Budget, and report on monthly variances.

• Through collaboration and the execution of best practice financial management strategies, control costs and expenditure.

• Responsible for compliance requirements (including BAS, Instalment Activity Statements, Audits, Workers Compensation, Income Tax, Fringe Benefits).

• Proactively implement, manage and maintain the College’s WHS management system.

• Take a lead role in WHS initiatives to demonstrate safety as the company’s number one priority and create and foster an organisational culture that accepts Zero Harm.

• Oversee the effective implementation of systems and processes.

• Act as the ‘on-call’ after-hours staff member on a rotational basis providing support to the college and its residents.

• Implement initiatives that drive workplace efficiencies on time, process and policy.

• In delivering projects for the college, effectively manage subcontractors.

Qualifications, skills & experience:

• Tertiary qualifications in business management, commerce, project management or equivalent (Mandatory).

• Project Management qualifications (Highly Desirable).

• A minimum of 7 or more years working in a similar commercially focused role.

• Extensive experience managing teams of varying sizes and complexities.

• Extensive complex procurement and contract management experience.

• A proven ability to lead and manage projects of varying complexity.

• A proven ability to develop and manage budgets and mobilise resources effectively.

• Demonstrated financial management experience.

• Awareness of relevant acts including (but not limited to) the Fair Work Act, Workplace Health and Safety Act, Building Industry Fairness Act and the QLD Heritage Act.

• Independent thinker who pursues operational efficiencies. 

• Working Rights in Australia

• Blue Card – Qld Working with Children Check (Mandatory on commencement)

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to work with amazing staff.

• Professional/career mentoring opportunities.

• Join an accessible and inclusive workplace.

How to apply: 

Along with a current and up-to-date resume, please submit a 2-page cover letter outlining firstly how your skills and experience will position you to successfully undertake the duties of the role, secondly, how you will add value to the role and the team more broadly and finally showcase your relevant demonstrated experience. The advertised position closes at 5pm on the 18th of September 2026.

Enquiries: 

Should you wish to enquire further about the role, please contact Dane Hermann on 0447 503 *** during business hours.