Commercial Manager - DPS

What You’ll Do

• Lead contract administration activities across assigned Defence projects and programs, including obligations, deliverables, compliance requirements and commercial records.
• Manage change control, variations, claims, contractual notices, correspondence, settlements and emerging commercial issues.
• Support project forecasting, valuation, reporting, margin management, Risk & Opportunity reviews and commercial governance forums.
• Prepare and administer subcontract agreements, manage subcontractor performance, claims and variations, and support procurement and supplier engagement.
• Provide commercial guidance and mentoring to operational and junior commercial personnel while supporting continuous improvement, knowledge sharing and best-practice governance.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in contract administration, commercial management or project commercial roles, including complex contracts through delivery phases.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and negotiating variations, claims and final accounts, with strong capability in change management, reporting and forecasting.
• Strong commercial acumen, contract interpretation, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline such as law, commerce, finance, quantity surveying, engineering or equivalent.
• Desirable experience includes Defence industry experience below or above the line, knowledge of Commonwealth contracting frameworks, and experience supporting complex Defence projects and professional services contracts.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain am AGSVA Security Clearance.
• This position is based on site from our Downer Canberra office

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career.
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.
• You want your work to matter and so do we. With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.
• We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.
• We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.
• As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.
• If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.