Build the commercial architecture behind Australia’s first High Speed Rail program. This is one of the most commercially significant rail opportunities currently available in Australia.

We are seeking a Commercial Director to help shape the contract model, partner structure and delivery framework for the turnkey railway systems package on Australia’s first High Speed Rail program.

This role is being engaged during the formative stage of the program, with the opportunity to influence commercial strategy before key delivery and contractual decisions are finalised. You will join a global rail technology and infrastructure leader pursuing the full turnkey railway systems scope for Australia’s first High Speed Rail network. The scope is broad, technically complex and strategically critical, covering rolling stock, ETCS signalling, communications, ticketing, security, tunnel ventilation and wider fire and life safety systems. This is not a downstream contract administration role.

Reporting directly to the Project Director, you will help define how the program is commercially structured from day one across JV partners, suppliers, subcontractors, delivery entities and client-side interfaces. The role will work closely with executive stakeholders across project delivery, partner organisations and bid leadership.

This is an opportunity to contribute to one of Australia’s most significant transport infrastructure programs and help establish the commercial foundations for future high-speed rail delivery nationally.

You are likely an experienced Commercial Director, Senior Commercial Manager or commercial lead from a major rail, transport, energy or infrastructure environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and implement the commercial structure for a major turnkey rail systems program
• Establish and manage commercial frameworks across JV partners, suppliers, subcontractors and client interfaces
• Lead the commercial function during the project’s formative delivery phase
• Shape contract strategies aligned to long-term program delivery
• Manage commercial risk, obligations and performance across the contract portfolio
• Support ECI activities through commercial analysis, negotiation support and strategic advice
• Drive commercially balanced outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups

You will bring:

• Significant commercial leadership experience on large-scale rail infrastructure projects
• Experience within PPPs, SPVs, JVs, alliances or other complex delivery structures
• Strong understanding of commercial strategy, risk allocation and major project delivery
• Experience managing high-value contract portfolios across complex stakeholder environments
• Strong commercial judgement, negotiation capability and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to operate strategically while remaining delivery-focused and pragmatic

Candidates with experience on major international rail, metro or high-speed rail programs are strongly encouraged to apply.