Commercial Manager

Shape your future. Serve your community. Belong to something bigger.

Want to be part of a significant project that will bring about positive change for an entire community? Lismore City Council’s ‘Flood Restoration Portfolio’ (FRP) can make that possible. The bold initiative represents the single largest public infrastructure restoration project ever undertaken by local government in NSW.

Created in response to the devastating 2022 natural disaster, the FRP’s remit encompasses the restoration of the city’s public assets – roads, bridges, theatres, galleries, and sporting facilities, alongside the repair and enhancement of essential wastewater, waste management, and flood resilience infrastructure.

The FRP is assembling a local and global talent team to deliver a stronger, more resilient Lismore. We welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives that will help enable our vision for a vibrant community.

Lismore’s Northern Rivers location fosters an ideal work‑life balance. It offers lush farmland, beautiful parks, a World Heritage‑listed rainforest to explore, great restaurants, a diverse arts and cultural scene, and more—all just a stone’s throw from the Gold Coast, Ballina, and Byron Bay. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it’s the perfect time to embrace and celebrate everything that makes the regional city so unique, while also being directly involved in shaping its future.

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary?

We're seeking a top‑tier Commercial Manager to lead all things commercial within the FRP, including contracts, procurement, claims management, and commercial analysis.

The Commercial Manager is primarily responsible for the efficient and effective management of all commercial and contractual matters on the assigned project, and will be critical to the role of developing and implementing appropriate commercial strategies in liaison with the Project Director to ensure successful project delivery.

This role is responsible for leading and managing the commercial advisory during the foremost project transactions, proactively mitigating commercial risks during the delivery phase through dispute‑avoidance and resolution strategies, providing commercial recommendations and briefings to senior executives on key commercial issues, and driving them to timely closure.

The role requires strategic thinking in designing commercial models that leverage financial drivers, optimise profit, and deliver value for money to LCC and the community.

What we can offer you

• Multiple projects ready to go, valued at $1 bil+ in funding.
• Lead a high‑impact commercial team.
• Partner with senior leaders to drive strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include

What you'll need to be successful

Please review the position description and use your resume and application responses in the application form below to demonstrate your ability to fulfil the position’s responsibilities.

Additional details

Lismore City Council is a proud employer of a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We are committed to fostering a diverse, flexible, and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve. We also welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly. Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process to support disabled applicants. If you would like to discuss adjustments, don't hesitate to get in touch with the People and Culture team on 02 6625 0

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