External Works Specialist

6-to-7-month maternity leave contract opportunity as the Commercial Specialist - External Works, reporting to our External Works Manager.
Position Overview:
As the Commercial Specialist - External Works, You will be empowered with the following:

• customer commercial liaison and initiation of customer initiated routine and nonroutine relocation projects on the gas and water assets (including some mixed market expansion/External Works projects)
• effective negotiation and establishment of relevant agreements to ensure the terms of access to, or other impacts on Jemena's network infrastructure and assets by third-parties are commercially acceptable
• commercial performance of the External Works program
• development of strong strategic relationships with significant clients and external infrastructure stakeholders to deliver operational efficiency and forward planning outcomes for Jemena

Your focus will be across customer and inquiry management, helping to maintain consistent internal processes and effective liaison with Jemena Project Managers and Construction resources for smooth delivery of projects. You will have a strong commercial management focus to build and maintain client relationships with government and industry that deliver continuous improvement and efficiencies for program delivery, and represent Jemena in negotiations with third party clients.
A little about you:

• Demonstrated commercial experience along with an ability to demonstrate an understanding of construction and commercial risks of gas network relocation projects.
• Excellent client relationships skills to deliver effective outcomes
• You've gained previous experience in estimation, commercial management and project management skills.
• You have the ability to manage customer expectations and internal delivery performance to set and achieve project deadlines and budgets
• Understanding of the gas and construction regulatory regimes across Australia
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, build and maintain effective relationships with key clients and Government and industry groups
• An appreciation of effective risk management, including effective technical, safety & commercial management
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract management, procurement and delivery strategies in context of third party infrastructure development (ie: understanding and appreciation External Works customer's industries)

We provide you:

• Jemena is among the first companies in Australia to be accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace
• flexible work arrangements, empowered to work your way & agile
• empowering you within a fun, diverse and inclusive culture
• group benefits galore for all employees!
• genuine focus on work / life balance

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We understand and value the multiple strengths and contributions of a diverse workforce, the ability hybrid where possible, and our Reconciliation Action Plan is demonstrated commitment to employment, business, and partnership opportunities with Australia's First Peoples. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability and LGBTQIA+. When you join Jemena, you become part of our diverse, inclusive and passionate team, where you can be your committed self.
Recruitment Process:
During our recruitment process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including pre-employment medical, reference checks, national police check. Notice to Third Parties: Jemena does not accept unsolicited resumes (or liability associated with fees or costs) from recruitment agencies, search firms or third parties. Interested candidates are welcome to submit their application independently.