In-Demand Rail project manager Jobs in Melbourne, Vic

Senior Contract Manager
Victorian Government —Melbourne VIC
- $142,790 - $191,084 a year
- Full-time
- Business
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
10d
Commercial Manager
Acciona —Melbourne VIC
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Finance
13d
Project Director
Acciona —Melbourne VIC
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Business Administration
Project Coordinator | Melbourne Airport VIC
CEVALogistics —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Communication skills
- Disability insurance
- Parental leave
4d
Senior Commercial & Contracts Manager
John Holland —Sunshine VIC
- Management
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction experience
- Parental leave
6d
Procurement/Commercial Manager
CPB Contractors —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Communication skills
3d
Manager - Operational Business Projects
John Holland —Melbourne VIC
- Engineering
- Construction experience
- Parental leave
11d
Information Manager
Mott MacDonald —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
3d
Intermodal Operations Manager
Qube —West Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Leadership
13d
Senior Drafter – Rail and Metro
SMEC —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- AutoCAD
- Management
- Construction experience
- Parental leave
Production Manager - Vegetation
Metro Trains Melbourne —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership
10d
Tunnel Site Engineer
Webuild —Melbourne VIC
- Weekend availability
- Engineering
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
Project Coordinator
UGL Limited —Southbank VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
Account Manager - VIC, TAS, SA
Howmet Aerospace —Clayton VIC
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
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Business Manager
Civilmart - Precast Civil Industries —Heathwood VIC
- Full-time
- Sales
- Business development
- Leadership
Business Process Analyst
John Holland —Melbourne VIC
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Construction experience
- Parental leave
11d
Senior Sales Manager
Hitachi Rail —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
Planner
Gemco Rail Pty Ltd —West Melbourne VIC
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- Parental leave
10d
Human Resources Manager - Functions
ALSTOM —Melbourne VIC
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
5d
Bid Manager
Egis Group —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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Senior Contract Manager

Victorian Government -
Melbourne VIC

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Job Details

Full-time
$142,790 - $191,084 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Law
Business
Communication skills
Negotiation

Full Job Description

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Administration

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: 11630

About Us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We plan, build and maintain Victoria’s transport, planning and land services. We are committed to a safe, inclusive and high-performing workplace.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where our people can thrive and do meaningful work.

About the role

The Senior Contract Manager is responsible for managing the Infrastructure and OCMS modules of the Franchise Agreement, ensuring contractual obligations are met and providing commercial and contractual advice. The role proactively manages risks, supports senior decision-making, and improves rail service performance and customer experience within a complex and changing operational environment.

Key responsibilities include managing contract correspondence, deliverables, claims, issues and risks; building strong stakeholder relationships; negotiating commercial matters; providing advice on complex and sensitive issues; driving continuous improvement and value for money; supporting Ministerial briefs and correspondence; and promoting safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.

What we’re looking for (Selection Criteria)

You’re someone who:

Demonstrates strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, identifying root causes and delivering practical, sustainable solutions.
Translates strategy into successful projects and programs, with clear governance, accountability and risk management.
Applies strong business and commercial acumen to maximise value, manage expenditure and make sound commercial decisions.
Builds trusted relationships and uses strong influencing, negotiation and communication skills to achieve outcomes with diverse stakeholders.
Is adaptable and outcomes-focused, embracing new approaches, managing change and connecting work to broader organisational and community outcomes.

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Qualifications and experience

You’ll bring:

Tertiary degree in business, commerce or law; or extensive experience managing public private partnership contracts or other high value / high risk contracts (mandatory).
Experience in complex operational environments.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

Relevant pre-employment screening and reference checks will be required.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

How to apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to our recruitment platform, where you may need to create an account to submit your application.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 10th September 2026.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter addressing how your experience addresses each of the key selection criteria for the role. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy.

Important Information

If you require any adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or need the advert or attachments in an accessible format (e.g., large print), please contact us. We're here to support you.

Applications close Thursday 10 September 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

28 August 2026

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