At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Program Commercial team and drive commercial outcomes for major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Perth Airport, a key hub connecting WA with the world, is transforming its infrastructure.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free parking, modern workplace, and a focus on work-life balance.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to sustainability and equity across all operations.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact on WA while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields and extensive experience in commercial management.
The predicted salary is between 113400 - 138600 $ per year.
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! Perth Airport is Australia’s Western Hub connecting the people, businesses and communities of Western Australia with the rest of Australia and the world. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the year, Perth Airport plays a significant role in providing economic, social and cultural benefits to West Australians. We are delivering a $5 billion infrastructure program to transform the airport, including new and expanded terminals, a parallel runway, multi-storey car parks and our first on site hotel. This investment will deliver a single, integrated airport precinct and a world class passenger experience. Beyond aviation, the Perth Airport estate spans more than 2,100 hectares and supports a $1.5 billion portfolio of industrial and commercial assets, with significant opportunities for future development.
About the role: We are on the lookout for a Commercial Lead to lead our Program Commercial team and drive strong commercial outcomes across Perth Airport's infrastructure portfolio. This senior leadership role will oversee commercial strategy, contract management, risk management and stakeholder engagement to support the successful delivery of major projects.
- Lead and develop the Program Commercial team, creating a positive, high performing and collaborative team culture.
- Provide leadership across major and minor contracts, ensuring strong commercial governance and effective contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Develop and implement commercial and contracting strategies that maximise value, manage risk and support successful project delivery.
- Partner with project leaders, stakeholders and delivery partners to achieve aligned commercial outcomes across the program.
- Provide guidance on contract negotiations, claims, dispute resolution and commercial risk management.
- Drive continuous improvement across commercial processes, frameworks, tools and governance practices.
- Ensure safety, environmental and sustainability considerations are embedded within procurement and contracting activities.
- Support the delivery of complex infrastructure projects by maintaining strong commercial oversight, compliance and financial performance.
About you: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience. Extensive senior level experience in commercial and contract management within a major project, construction or infrastructure environment. Strong knowledge of contracting and procurement models and their application across complex infrastructure projects. Proven experience managing operational and financial risk, with a track record of implementing strategies that protect business outcomes. Highly developed problem solving skills with the ability to navigate complex commercial issues and make sound decisions. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate and build trusted relationships. Strong commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to interpret financial information and translate insights into business decisions. An accomplished people leader who builds capable teams, drives accountability, delivers results and maintains a strategic focus on long term outcomes.
Why Join Perth Airport? We offer a collaborative and inclusive workplace where people are supported to do their best work. You’ll be part of a forward-looking organisation with a clear purpose, working on projects that have a lasting impact on Western Australia.
- A dynamic and supportive team culture
- A contemporary workplace with excellent facilities
- A modern approach to work and life balance
- Competitive remuneration and company benefits
- Free on site parking
Doing the right thing by the planet and future generations is important to us. We place a strong emphasis on embedding sustainability throughout our business strategy and operations. We remain steadfast in our commitment to driving ESPG (Environmental, Social, People, Governance) performance across our value chain and areas that have material environmental and social impact.
From day one, you’ll have a clear path—meaningful work, learning opportunities, and leaders who listen and champion diverse perspectives. We celebrate curiosity, recognise contributions, and support growth across projects that help shape Western Australia. We’re committed to a culture of equity, inclusion and respect, welcoming people from all communities, backgrounds and abilities to thrive here.
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