Inspired by lifestyle.

Driven by opportunity.

Vacancy Number

ER2012

Position Title

Commercial Management Business Partner

Employment Status

Permanent, Full time

Department

Business Services (embedded in Environment, Heritage & Resilience)

Location

Bundall Precinct

Award Classification

Stream A, Level 8

Salary

$133,554 - $150,507 plus super

Hours

40 hours per week, 10-day fortnight

About your new role

The Commercial Management Business Partner is responsible for providing strategic contract management and commercial analysis for significant contracts the City is engaged in. This includes performing contract administration, management and oversight activities in partnership with the Waste and Resource Recovery team as part of the Waste Partnerships team to deliver maximum value for money in service performance for the City. Responsibilities include:

• Lead commercial contract management and oversight in line with City policies
• Monitor benefits realisation and value capture across key agreements
• Provide clear, strategic advice to internal contract owners and stakeholders
• Manage contract governance, including contract management plans, claims, and reporting
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across the organisation and with external partners
• Prepare and negotiate contract variations, performance reports, and commercial analysis
• Drive performance management and implement negotiation strategies
• Develop financial models aligned to contract terms and business needs
• Engage consultants, auditors, and specialists to support contract oversight
• Coordinate and support audit responses related to contract management

We're looking for people who have:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in significant contract management and/or commercial advisory roles
• Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Laws or Equivalent Knowledge
• Masters of Business Administration or other post-graduate qualification (desired)

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 and we have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

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. We're committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture.

How to apply

For more information, view the position brief by clicking the paperclip icon in the top right corner of this screen.

Click 'Apply' to submit your online application. Upload your Resume with a Cover Letter (of no more than 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role.

Documents needs to be less than 2MB in size and PDF format is preferred. If you encounter technical issues when applying, please [email protected]

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.

Contact Person

Sam Atkinson

Contact

[email protected]

Closing Date

Sunday 20th July 2025

Please note applications for all of our vacancies close at 10.30pm on the listed closing date.

The City of Gold Coast is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are committed to supporting an environment where all employees, regardless of their differences or similarities, feel valued, respected and supported. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are encouraged to apply