Commercial Officer

About the role

Our Commercial Team are looking for a Commercial Officer with a qualification in accounting, commerce, finance, business management or similar to join the team working on the Northwestern Program Alliance.

As the Commercial Officer you will be assisting with commercial functions within the program, undertaking contract administration, providing advice to stakeholders on contract management, and getting involved on incoming bids across one of our largest programs of work with current and upcoming work packages valued at around $2 billion dollars.

On a day-to-day basis you will find yourself: 

• Preparing, maintaining and assisting in the implementation of administration, documents, systems and plans across all phases of the project.
• Drafting contract notices, correspondence, briefs, memos and reports.
• Providing advice to stakeholders across LXRP, our Program Alliance partners and other areas across the Victorian Government.

This is a three (3) year fixed term position, paying a salary between $92,332 and $104,762 plus superannuation with hybrid working arrangement (a mix of office and home/remote based working). The office you will be working from is in Albion and you will also have the option to access flexible working arrangements if you need them – many LXRP employees work flexibly.  

About you

You are someone that enjoys keeping busy, analysing contracts, crafting a well written memo, and assisting your colleagues and the business by providing them with solid advice. You like to get amongst the action and get excited about working directly within the program of work with the rest of the project delivery team.  

You may have recently finished studying in the fields of Accounting, Commerce, Finance, Business Management (or similar), you may be currently working in a similar role, or you may be working in a role with transferrable skills that you think could apply here. We’re open to any type of background, as long as you have the core skills needed for the role as detailed below:

• Strong people skills – you’ll be working closely with people, interpreting information into a format they can understand. The ability to adjust your communication style is key.
• An eye for detail and meeting deadlines – the world of contract administration requires good organisation and focus on details.
• A holistic approach to your work – you can consider the bigger pictures, adjust your priorities to suit and look for ways to improve.

At LXRP we embrace diversity and inclusion. We actively strive to remove barriers and encourage applications from people of any age, or disability, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse or LGBTIQA+. We will make adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure that you are able to participate to the best of your ability.

About LXRP

At LXRP we’re not only removing level crossings, but also removing barriers and creating a long lasting legacy for our communities.

Inclusion is a priority for us, and we are committed to creating an employee community that reflects those in which we work. We value diverse representation at all levels of the organisation.

As leaders in the transport sector, we provide secure pathways into the industry for:

• Women
• People who identify as LGBTQIA+
• People living with a disability
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
• Refugees or asylum seekers
• People facing barriers to employment.

We offer and encourage flexible work and purchased leave arrangements for all employees to support wellbeing, family or carer commitments and other personal circumstances.

We also place great importance on professional development and growth through both formal training opportunities and lessons learnt.

Health, safety and wellbeing are at the heart of what we do. We aim to create a safe and healthy workplace for everyone, every day, everywhere.

What next?

To apply – just submit your CV. No need to submit a separate address of the key selection criteria, and no need for a cover letter.

Upon applying you will be asked to answer the following (assessed) questions: 

1. When reading the advertisement, what interested you the most about the role? (Max. 150 words)
2. What skills, experiences and interests do you have that you feel would be suited to this position? (Max. 250 words)

After assessing your CV and answers to the above questions, the next steps will be a phone screen, followed by an interview that will include a short activity where you can showcase your skills and potential.  

Please note: the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which include national police checks and misconduct screening. Please be advised that it is requirement for all MTIA staff to be compliant with the MTIA COVID-19 Vaccination Policy (the Policy).   

The Policy stipulates that, unless an employee is an Excepted Person within the meaning of the Policy, in order to attend an MTIA workplace the employee must hold ‘up-to-date’ vaccination status in accordance with ATAGI guidance, which for most includes their primary vaccination course and booster. Should you require further information about the Policy, please have a conversation with our Talent Acquisition team.  

Need more information?

Visit us: levelcrossings.vic.gov.au