Commercial Management Lead
Job No:
COG1711
Location:
Bundall
- Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours
- From $121,839 plus Superannuation
- Position Brief - Commercial Management Lead
About the team
The Infrastructure Project Management Office (IPMO) is a central function supporting the planning and delivery of infrastructure programs across the organisation. The team works collaboratively with program managers, project managers, and specialist business units to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, meet governance requirements, and achieve high-quality outcomes. With a strong focus on performance, transparency, and continuous improvement, the IPMO plays a critical role in enabling successful program delivery and value for the community.
About the role
You’ll play a key role in identifying practical ways to improve commercial performance, streamline processes, and strengthen accountability across commercial arrangements including the City’s Electrical Panel and Civil Works Panel. You’ll also contribute to the ongoing evolution of commercial practices, helping to better align planning, delivery, and performance.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitor performance, identify risks, and drive value for money outcomes
- Support consistent and effective commercial management practices
- Contribute to planning, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Facilitate issue resolution and maintain strong stakeholder collaboration
- Uphold governance, compliance, and performance accountability
For more information about the role, please refer to the attached Position Brief.
We’re looking for people who have:
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with good attention to detail
- Confident communicator who can build relationships and influence stakeholders
- Comfortable negotiating and resolving issues in a commercial environment
- Able to juggle competing priorities in a busy, complex setting
- Practical, improvement focused approach to getting better outcomes
- High level of integrity and a good understanding of governance and compliance
- Works well with others and adapts easily across different teams and situations
Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future
The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.
We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:
- 9-day fortnight
- Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations
- Personal and professional development courses
- Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
- 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year
We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.
How to apply
To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.
Contact Person Tiffen Roberts
Contact Email troberts2@goldcoast.qld.gov.au
Closing Date Sunday 17th May 2026/11:59pm AEDT
Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.
We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We consider all qualified candidates for employment, irrespective of race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics by law.