Overview of role:

Within the Assets & Operations Group, the Commercial Performance Manager is part of the Strategic Partnerships Team. The team's primary function is to drive performance and benefits through effective contracting of our major outsourcing arrangements.

The Commercial Performance Manager will lead the Commercial Performance Team in areas relating to the performance, financial management and change management of our major transactions and strategic partnerships. This spans several different contract models that includes operations & maintenance contracts, public private partnerships and major service contracts and consultancy head contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

As our Commercial Performance Manager you’ll be accountable for:

• Delivering specialist commercial service and advice to Coliban Water in relation to the partnership contracts managed by this role.
• Ensuring optimal performance of commercial transactions in relation to the partnership contracts.
• Utilising technical and operational expertise to enhance the organisation's position in relation to the partnership contracts.
• Utilising economic and financial expertise to enhance the organisation's position.

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business management, finance, economics, law, engineering, or related discipline along with extensive and demonstrated experience in the evaluation, implementation and management of commercial transactions/projects/operations.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in evaluating, implementing and managing service contracts and other contracting models.
• Comprehensive understanding of commercial principles and ability to use professional judgement in determining fair and reasonable outcomes.
• Knowledge of a broad suite of service contract delivery models, from high value/high risk Public Private Partnership contracting arrangements to low risk transfer operations and maintenance models.
• A valid Driver’s licence.
• You may also be requested to undertake per or post-employment testing, such as psychometric testing, medical assessments, drug testing, police checks, security clearances, and other assessments.

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Learn more in the position description

Salary:

The salary and conditions for this position will be as per the Coliban Water Enterprise Agreement 2021 Band 5 $115,162 - $139,851 + superannuation salary range will be offered to the successful candidate commensurate with their skills and experience.

Enquiries

For further information please contact Jessica Dore on 0427 980 661 or via email at [email protected]

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter by COB 18/4/2025.

Why join us?

At Coliban Water our people are on a mission to create a better life for our customers and communities – now and tomorrow.

We love what we do and our location in the centre of a region that takes in 49 towns from Trentham to Echuca.

Our commitment to inclusion means you’ll feel at home here no matter who you are, who you love, or what you stand for. As part of the team you receive a monthly accrued day off, time off over Christmas, the flexibility to shape your work to suit your lifestyle, and generous parental, carer and workplace study leave policies.

At Coliban Water we balance a small team rhythm with the reach and resources of one of the largest Victorian regional urban water corporations.

What are you waiting for? We’d love you to join us.

Applicants will need to successfully complete all core training requirements in the expected timeframes and may be required to undertake a Police Check, Working with Children Check, Pre-Employment Medicals or Psychometric testing where applicable. Applicants may also be required to produce evidence of their Right to Work in Australia.

We welcome applications from people with disability and aim to provide an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any help with the application process or would like to discuss your reasonable adjustments during interviews, please contact Jessica Dore Talent Acquisition Advisor on [email protected] or 0427 980 661.

Please note that applicants may be contacted prior to the closing date of this advertisement.