A leading government agency is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to oversee high-value contracts, lead negotiations, and manage key stakeholder relationships. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in contract management, procurement, or commercial operations within the public sector or infrastructure space.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full lifecycle of commercial contracts
• Negotiate complex agreements with external service providers
• Implement governance and performance frameworks
• Strengthen stakeholder relationships and drive value
• Align commercial strategies with organisational goals

What You’ll Bring:

• A degree in business, law, commerce or a related discipline—or equivalent practical experience in a senior commercial or procurement role
• Demonstrated success in managing high-value commercial contracts in complex or regulated environments
• Strong track record of negotiating outcomes with commercial suppliers, transport operators, or infrastructure service providers
• Deep understanding of contract frameworks, risk mitigation, and value optimisation principles
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, build rapport, and manage relationships at all levels
• Proven ability to develop and maintain structured reporting systems to track performance and drive accountability
• Experience navigating organisational change and applying commercial judgement in dynamic environments

Why Apply?

• 12-month contract in a respected government agency
• Competitive hourly rate
• Meaningful projects with long-term public impact

Apply now to take the lead on strategic commercial outcomes in WA’s public sector.

At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.