Commercial Officer - Post Award Services

At Powerlink, every possibility starts with you
We believe life’s about possibilities. And so’s the future.
That’s why we need you. As Commercial Officer, you’ll help us connect Queensland to an even brighter and more sustainable future, providing high voltage electricity to over five million Queenslanders and 238,000 businesses. No matter your role, your work is about every light turned on. It’s every community connected and every future made possible.
Powerlink are undergoing significant transformation in the way we deliver services to Queenslanders. With exponential growth already underway, and a significant pipeline of infrastructure projects on the horizon, our Supply Chain Services teams have never been more crucial in equipping our people with the resources to deliver to our strategy.
Our Supply Chain Services provide pivotal support to our operations through the global sourcing and procurement of materials & services; positioning Powerlink as a world-class leader in the energy sector.
Find a career that matters and lasts
Are you passionate about optimizing contractual outcomes and mitigating risks within a dynamic business environment? Join Powerlink as a Commercial Officer and play a pivotal role in enhancing our commercial success.
As a Commercial Officer, you'll be at the forefront of providing expert advice across various business sectors, managing diverse contract types and projects. Your key focus will be on driving optimal commercial and contractual outcomes, minimizing risks, and supporting financial and operational performance.
This role will see you;

• Offer commercial guidance and support across a wide range of contracts and customer relationships in post-award activities
• Proactively identify and address potential contractual and commercial issues, driving strategies to maximize performance and minimize risk exposure for Powerlink.
• Work closely with Contract and Project Managers to evaluate and manage commercial risks, ensuring contract performance and positive contractor relationships.
• Independently manage supplier relationships, supporting Contract and Category Managers in Supplier Relationship Management and.
• Actively seek continuous improvement opportunities within the Contract Management Lifecycle, enhancing frameworks, processes, and tools for optimal performance and risk mitigation.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to team members to assist in up skilling and development

What you’ll bring
Ideally, you will hold a Degree in Business, Finance, Supply, Procurement or Contract Management coupled with significant experience in providing commercial and contractual admin support.
You will have;

• Proven capability to analyse and comprehend commercial terms within a wide range of contracts including construction, materials, professional services and ICT
• Demonstrated skill in engaging and coordinating input from essential stakeholders and regulatory experts to ensure timely and strategic contract outcomes.
• Substantial experience showcasing effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills to achieve desired outcomes
• Extensive experience utilizing Contract Management and Financial Systems, SAP experience is advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to apply problem-solving techniques and analytical skills in diverse and complex situations
• Solid understanding of the end to end Procurement methodology with specific operational experience in contract administration activities

Why Powerlink?
There’s lots to love about a career with Powerlink. But our people say there’s three things that really stand out:

• A career that matters and lasts: You’ll shape a progressive career connecting more than five million Queenslanders to a world-class, clean energy future.
• Unique work and the chance to grow: You’ll help find smart solutions to interesting problems as you develop your skills and impact every day.
• People who love to support and share: You’ll build relationships with experienced, down-to-earth people who you’ll be proud to work with.

You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Onsite café, gym and parking
• 9 day fortnight available & flexible working arrangements
• Competitive remuneration package + 12.75% superannuation

Be the start of every possibility
There’s so much opportunity for you to grab here. If this role sounds like it would suit you, we want to hear from you!
To apply, please click on the Apply button above. This will take you to our careers page, where you’ll start the application process by attaching your resume and cover letter. Application close 11:59pm Sunday 28th of January. Kindly be aware that the Recruitment team will commence the review process during this period.
If you’d like to find out more about this position, please reach out to our recruitment team at recruitment@powerlink.com.au.
At Powerlink, we are committed to ensuring our workforce reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and harness the unique talents, perspectives and experiences of all people. Throughout the recruitment process, we provide support for candidates to ensure nobody is disadvantaged. Please tell us about any adjustments, support or access requirements that may help make the recruitment process more inclusive. You are also welcome to share your pronouns with us at any point throughout the process.
As part of the recruitment process, the successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include, but are not limited to: reference checks, criminal background checks, right to work eligibility, verification of academic qualifications, and bankruptcy checks.
We’re proud to be a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.