Senior Commercial Manager I2S
About Inland Rail
Inland
Rail Pty Ltd is delivering a 1,600km freight line that is transforming how
goods are moved around Australia. When fully operational, Inland Rail will
connect Melbourne to Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and
Queensland. As one of the largest infrastructure projects in Australia, Inland
Rail is helping to address the nation’s future freight needs and meet the
demands of our growing population.
Delivering Inland Rail will help shift more goods onto rail which means safer,
less congested roads and fewer emissions and a more resilient and sustainable
national freight network.
More information relating to the project can be found here: Inland Rail
About the opportunity
The Illabo to Stockinbingal (I2S) Project is a key section
of Inland Rail, upgrading more than 170 kilometers of rail corridor to improve
freight efficiency and strengthen connections between regional communities and
national markets. This role requires regular travel to the Illabo to
Stockinbingal project site, with approximately 2-3 days on site each fortnight
to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to
lead the commercial and contractual management of this critical project. This
senior leadership role is responsible for driving commercial performance,
managing contractual risk, leading a high-performing team, and delivering
successful project outcomes through to completion.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited:
About you
You are a commercially astute leader who can confidently
navigate complex contractor relationships, drive successful commercial
outcomes, and provide strategic advice across a major infrastructure project.
You combine strong negotiation skills with a collaborative leadership style and
a commitment to delivering project outcomes safely, efficiently and with
integrity. If you're an accomplished commercial leader looking to make
a lasting impact on one of Australia's largest infrastructure programs, we'd
love to hear from you.
You should be able to demonstrate:
What you’ll be joining
- You will join one of the largest infrastructure programs in Australia.
- This project will generate thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in local investment, boosting regional economies and communities right along the alignment.
- Inland Rail is proud to have over 40% female representation and we would like to see these numbers grow.
- Inland Rail is an Agile working environment in our State-of-the Art office embracing flexible working conditions.
Our Organisation and Culture
The values that drive us and the work we deliver in the program incorporate Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. We welcome like-minded individuals who value our culture.
At Inland Rail, we celebrate, support, and thrive on attracting people from all horizons and walks of life for the benefit of our employees, our program, and our community. Inland Rail is proud to be an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit their details to us.
All employment is decided based on suitability to the role, cultural fit, merit, and business needs.
Apply Now
If this opportunity sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please apply online today.
As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment criminal history, reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing. Inland Rail is a drug and alcohol-free working environment.
Applications close: 6th Sept 2026
Please note that applications are reviewed from point of advertising so don’t delay your application.