Job detail for Commercial Management Business Partner

• Full Time | 9-day fortnight | 36 hours per week
• Salary: From $121,839 to $137,304 per annum plus Superannuation
• Position Brief - Commercial Management Business Partner

About the team

The Waste Partnerships team plays an important role in supporting the City’s waste and resource recovery services through effective commercial and contract management.

Working closely with the Waste and Resource Recovery team and key internal and external stakeholders, the team manages significant commercial arrangements and partnerships that support the delivery of essential services to the Gold Coast community.

As part of this team, you’ll work in a collaborative and commercially focused environment, providing strategic advice and oversight across complex contracts and helping ensure the City achieves strong performance, value for money and sustainable outcomes from its commercial partnerships.

About the role

As the Commercial Management Business Partner, you’ll provide strategic commercial advice, contract management and analysis across significant contracts and commercial arrangements within the City.

Partnering closely with the Waste and Resource Recovery team, you’ll help maximise value for money, strengthen contract performance and ensure commercial agreements continue to deliver the outcomes expected by the City and the community.

This is a strategic and hands-on role where you’ll bring your commercial expertise to complex contracts, provide trusted advice to stakeholders and identify opportunities to improve performance, value and outcomes.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading commercial contract management and oversight in line with City policies, governance frameworks and contractual obligations.
• Monitoring benefits realisation and value capture across key agreements.
• Providing clear, strategic commercial advice to internal contract owners and stakeholders.
• Developing and maintaining contract management plans, governance arrangements, claims management and reporting.
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners.
• Preparing and negotiating contract variations, performance reports and commercial analysis.
• Driving contract performance and developing negotiation strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Developing financial models aligned to contractual requirements and business needs.
• Engaging and managing consultants, auditors and specialist advisers where required to support effective contract oversight.
• Coordinating and supporting audit responses and ensuring appropriate contract management records and reporting are maintained.
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement across commercial and contract management practices.

We’re looking for people who have:

We’re looking for an experienced commercial professional who can provide strategic advice while confidently managing the detail of complex contracts.

You’ll bring:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in significant contract management and/or commercial advisory roles.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial arrangements, contracts, negotiations and performance outcomes.
• Strong commercial and financial analysis skills, with the ability to interpret contractual requirements and translate them into practical business advice.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence outcomes across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Experience developing commercial models, reports and recommendations to support decision-making.
• Strong understanding of contract governance, performance management, risk and compliance.
• A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, Engineering, Law or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• A Master of Business Administration or other relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• 9-day fortnight

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle, including hybrid/work from home options, flexible working hours and locations

• Personal and professional development courses

• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport

• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member

• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How to apply

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes will enable you to be successful in this role. Please note that you may also be asked to provide relevant qualifications, where applicable.

Contact Person Ashley Shannon

Contact Email ashannon@goldcoast.qld.gov.au

Closing Date Sunday 4th October 2026 /11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.