Head of Commercial - Base and Estate Management

We currently have an opportunity for a Head of Commercial – Base & Estate Management.  Join our Base and Estate Management team and play a key role in driving the performance of the business in all aspects including safety, people, commercial returns, growth, customer and community outcomes. Reporting to the General Manager – Commercial & Risk and supporting the Executive General Manager – Base & Estate Management, you'll help deliver high-quality commercial outcomes that support our essential services within the Defence sector across Australia and New Zealand.

What You’ll Do

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Proactive management of contractual relationships to avoid disputes arising or reach resolution in a timely and forward-thinking manner.
• Implement and champion the use of standardised commercial and risk processes and practices. 
• Working with other Functions and Contract Mangers to establish clarity and visibility of Contract performance.
• Identification and analysis of issues, risks, or opportunities and communication of associated recommendations.
• Critical evaluation of project performance leading to development and execution of commercial strategies to achieve profit improvements and improve operational EBIT.

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to obtain a defence security clearance (Australian citizenship is required)
• A tertiary qualification (or equivalent) in Finance, Commerce, Business Management, Engineering, Construction, Building or Project Management or related field.
• Extensive experience in Finance/Commercial Management, Project Management/ Operations Management or equivalent.
• Proven track record in driving business process improvements and streamlining processes to enhance performance.
• Understanding of complex services and asset management contractor environment (projects, maintenance services and PPPs)
• Strong financial and commercial acumen coupled with a management qualification and/or demonstrated skills or experience.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 
• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.
• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.
• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including First Nations people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.