Senior Commercial Manager - Infrastructure Delivery

About the role

APA, Australia's energy infrastructure partner, is looking for a Senior Commercial Manager to join its Infrastructure Delivery team in Perth, Brisbane or Sydney on a full-time basis. Reporting to the Head of Contracts & Supplier Strategy, the role leads the commercial and contracting strategy behind major infrastructure and growth projects, driving procurement processes and negotiating complex contracts.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of downstream commercial and contracting strategies across major infrastructure projects, from early engagement to contract close.
• Establish downstream contracting frameworks with clear, deliberate risk allocation aligned with APA's upstream commitments.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements so projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Drive contract risk assessment and governance, ensuring risks are identified, quantified and aligned with approved strategy before execution.
• Partner with development, legal, engineering and delivery teams to shape procurement strategies and commercial outcomes.
• Lead a team of commercial and contract specialists, building capability and shaping the next generation of commercial leadership.

Required profile

• Strong commercial acumen and deal judgement, with a proven ability to structure outcome-focused agreements through an interest-based lens.
• Deep understanding of construction and infrastructure contracts in a real delivery context.
• Demonstrated experience developing procurement and contracting strategies, including tendering, contract models and risk allocation.
• Proven track record negotiating high-value, complex contracts.
• Ability to identify, analyse and manage commercial and contractual risk across the project lifecycle.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills across technical, legal and commercial teams.
• Eligible to work in Australia; background vetting (including police checks) applies.

What we offer

• Targeted career development programs.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing initiatives.
• Inclusive parental leave of 18 weeks, including superannuation.

The role closes on Sunday, 1 November 2026 (reference JR5157); APA does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.