Senior Commercial Manager I2S

Senior Commercial Manager I2S

About Inland Rail

Inland Rail Pty Ltd is delivering a 1,600km freight line that is transforming how goods are moved around Australia. When fully operational, Inland Rail will connect Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, Inland Rail is helping to address the nation's future freight needs and meet the demands of our growing population.

Delivering Inland Rail will help shift more goods onto rail which means safer, less congested roads and fewer emissions and a more resilient and sustainable national freight network.

More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail

About the opportunity

The Illabo to Stockinbingal (I2S) Project is a key section of Inland Rail, upgrading more than 170 kilometers of rail corridor to improve freight efficiency and strengthen connections between regional communities and national markets.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to lead the commercial and contractual management of this critical project. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving commercial performance, managing contractual risk, leading a high-performing team, and delivering successful project outcomes through to completion.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited:

• Lead commercial and contract management activities across the I2S Project.
• Manage variations, claims, provisional sums and contractual negotiations.
• Drive forecasting, cost management and commercial reporting.
• Oversee contractor performance, risk management and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with governance, contractual frameworks and commercial processes.
• Partner with project delivery, finance, legal, procurement and project controls teams.
• Lead and develop a high-performing commercial team.

This role requires regular travel to the Illabo to Stockinbingal project site, with approximately 2-3 days on site each fortnight to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.



About you

You are a commercially astute leader who can confidently navigate complex contractor relationships, drive successful commercial outcomes, and provide strategic advice across a major infrastructure project. You combine strong negotiation skills with a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to delivering project outcomes safely, efficiently and with integrity.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience in commercial or contract management on major infrastructure, rail, construction or transport projects.
• Strong expertise in contract administration, variations, claims, commercial negotiations and risk management.
• Proven leadership experience managing commercial teams and contractor relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in forecasting, cost control and project close-out.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, influencing and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Commerce, Law, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline.

If you're an accomplished commercial leader looking to make a lasting impact on one of Australia's largest infrastructure programs, we'd love to hear from you.



What you'll be joining

• You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
• This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
• Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
• Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.

Our Organisation and Culture

The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.

At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.

All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.

Apply Now

If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.

Applications close: 6th Sept 2026

Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don't delay your application.