Job Description
Are you looking for an awesome place to work, where you can proudly be your authentic self, and be part of #oneteam?
We are looking for a passionate team player who aligns with our values and culture, takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status quo with disruptive thinking. If this sounds like you, come and join us!
The Opportunity
Join us as the Commercial Contract Manager on a Permanent Part Time basis, where you will act as the commercial lead across both project transition and business as usual (BAU) operations. You will maintain a deep understanding of contract requirements while driving strong governance, compliance, and commercial performance.
This role suits a highly detail oriented, proactive professional who is confident working across legal, technical, delivery, and project teams, and who can balance commercial rigour with practical delivery outcomes.
What you'll be responsible for
The responsibilities listed below may evolve in line with business needs and your professional growth.
Contract & Commercial Management
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of contractual requirements, proactively managing all commercial, contractual, and compliance obligations
Monitor and manage:
Key deliverables and milestone obligations
Owner and contractor responsibilities
Critical risk areas and mitigation strategies
Delivery timelines, SLAs, service credits, and termination rights
Manage commercial issues including cost control, invoice accuracy, timely payment cycles, foreign exchange exposure, and savings opportunities
Prepare, review, and support legal and commercial processes including variations, scope clarifications, third party flow downs, and formal change management
Program & Project Support
Act as a key member of the project transition team and ongoing BAU operating rhythm
Engage with project teams on schedules, progress updates, upcoming tasks, and forward planning
Coordinate government approvals, permits, logistics, and other compliance requirements where applicable
Support procurement activities and manage third party engagements
Stakeholder Engagement
Maintain regular and effective communication with internal project teams, senior stakeholders, customers, and external partners
Provide timely reporting, commercial insights, and risk/issue updates to ensure contract alignment and operational transparency
Facilitate cross functional collaboration across Legal, Commercial, Procurement, Delivery, and Leadership teams
What you'll bring to the role
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following capabilities and experience:
Have proven experience in commercial, contract, or procurement management experience in complex environments (ideally large scale or government related)
Strong understanding of project and program management principles
Knowledge of Work Health, Safety & Environment requirements
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and navigate differing viewpoints
Strong capability across Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Telecommunications or technical infrastructure experience
What We Offer
Working at Vocus will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:
Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture.
Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.
Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment
Generous discounts on power, gas, mobile and internet; plus, discounts to over 400 retailers.
Competitive leave options, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and 5 extra days of Vocus leave each year, plus more.
Study assistance programs to excel your personal growth, learning and development.
Health and wellness offerings, including access to our wellbeing initiatives that can help you from a financial, psychological, and physical perspective.
Working at Vocus is never just a job – it’s personal. We’re crazy about our customers and believe our people are the difference. Our wonderfully diverse team and a vibrant culture define us. We care about the impact we have on our people, our customers, and our communities and are committed to operating as a responsible, ethical business.
We pride ourselves on setting audacious and ambitious goals and believe that we can play our part in changing the Australian telecommunications landscape and make a fundamental difference to people’s lives.
With us, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and inspire teams, work on projects that are shaping the future of telecommunications and become part of a culture that thrives on creativity, encourages new ideas, and provides a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Us
As Australia’s specialist fibre and network solutions provider, we own and operate 25,000km of secure, high-capacity fibre connecting people, businesses, governments, and communities across Australia to the world. Through our well-known retail brands, we deliver simple and affordable broadband, mobile, voice and energy services with the purpose of Building Critical Connections. Enabling Better Possibilities.
Ready to take the next step?
If you like the sound of this role and think you’d do a great job, but are worried you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they’re not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them!
We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, ****** orientation, identity, or ability.
If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.
We are looking for a passionate team player who aligns with our values and culture, takes pride in their unique contributions, and can challenge the status quo with disruptive thinking. If this sounds like you, come and join us!
The Opportunity
Join us as the Commercial Contract Manager on a Permanent Part Time basis, where you will act as the commercial lead across both project transition and business as usual (BAU) operations. You will maintain a deep understanding of contract requirements while driving strong governance, compliance, and commercial performance.
This role suits a highly detail oriented, proactive professional who is confident working across legal, technical, delivery, and project teams, and who can balance commercial rigour with practical delivery outcomes.
What you'll be responsible for
The responsibilities listed below may evolve in line with business needs and your professional growth.
Contract & Commercial Management
Develop and maintain a deep understanding of contractual requirements, proactively managing all commercial, contractual, and compliance obligations
Monitor and manage:
Key deliverables and milestone obligations
Owner and contractor responsibilities
Critical risk areas and mitigation strategies
Delivery timelines, SLAs, service credits, and termination rights
Manage commercial issues including cost control, invoice accuracy, timely payment cycles, foreign exchange exposure, and savings opportunities
Prepare, review, and support legal and commercial processes including variations, scope clarifications, third party flow downs, and formal change management
Program & Project Support
Act as a key member of the project transition team and ongoing BAU operating rhythm
Engage with project teams on schedules, progress updates, upcoming tasks, and forward planning
Coordinate government approvals, permits, logistics, and other compliance requirements where applicable
Support procurement activities and manage third party engagements
Stakeholder Engagement
Maintain regular and effective communication with internal project teams, senior stakeholders, customers, and external partners
Provide timely reporting, commercial insights, and risk/issue updates to ensure contract alignment and operational transparency
Facilitate cross functional collaboration across Legal, Commercial, Procurement, Delivery, and Leadership teams
What you'll bring to the role
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following capabilities and experience:
Have proven experience in commercial, contract, or procurement management experience in complex environments (ideally large scale or government related)
Strong understanding of project and program management principles
Knowledge of Work Health, Safety & Environment requirements
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently, prioritise effectively, and navigate differing viewpoints
Strong capability across Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Telecommunications or technical infrastructure experience
What We Offer
Working at Vocus will give you rewarding experiences and the opportunity to do extraordinary work. You will enjoy:
Diverse and dynamic teams with a supportive and inclusive culture.
Supportive career development plans with comprehensive ongoing training, support, and development opportunities.
Flexible hours and a hybrid working environment
Generous discounts on power, gas, mobile and internet; plus, discounts to over 400 retailers.
Competitive leave options, including anniversary leave, purchased leave, parental leave, volunteering leave, study leave, and 5 extra days of Vocus leave each year, plus more.
Study assistance programs to excel your personal growth, learning and development.
Health and wellness offerings, including access to our wellbeing initiatives that can help you from a financial, psychological, and physical perspective.
Working at Vocus is never just a job – it’s personal. We’re crazy about our customers and believe our people are the difference. Our wonderfully diverse team and a vibrant culture define us. We care about the impact we have on our people, our customers, and our communities and are committed to operating as a responsible, ethical business.
We pride ourselves on setting audacious and ambitious goals and believe that we can play our part in changing the Australian telecommunications landscape and make a fundamental difference to people’s lives.
With us, you’ll have the opportunity to lead and inspire teams, work on projects that are shaping the future of telecommunications and become part of a culture that thrives on creativity, encourages new ideas, and provides a collaborative and inclusive environment.
About Us
As Australia’s specialist fibre and network solutions provider, we own and operate 25,000km of secure, high-capacity fibre connecting people, businesses, governments, and communities across Australia to the world. Through our well-known retail brands, we deliver simple and affordable broadband, mobile, voice and energy services with the purpose of Building Critical Connections. Enabling Better Possibilities.
Ready to take the next step?
If you like the sound of this role and think you’d do a great job, but are worried you don’t tick every box, we encourage you to back yourself – we know that diverse groups are less-likely to apply for roles they’re not 100% qualified for, but just as likely to succeed at them!
We are a proud equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment where all our team members feel like they belong. We know diversity makes us stronger and we encourage applications irrespective of background, age, origin, gender, ****** orientation, identity, or ability.
If you feel comfortable, please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements upon application, so we can make any adjustments required to support you throughout our recruitment process.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Commercial Contract Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Canberra offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.
