Commercial Manager

• ompetitive market Salary+ salary packaging + 5 weeks of Leave + 17.5% leave loading
• Location: Darwin (relocation allowance available)
• Includes Travel to Remote Communities Across Northern Australia
  
  

Randstad has partnered with ALPA (Arnhem Land Progress Aboriginal Corporation), one of Australia’s largest Aboriginal-owned benevolent corporations. We are seeking passionate individuals ready to bring their skills to some of the most beautiful and remote parts of Northern Australia. This isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to support the social and economic development of remote communities.

About Your Next Role

As the designated second-in-charge (2IC) to the Senior Commercial Manager, you will provide critical leadership across day-to-day operations while driving the long-term sustainability, growth, and operational capability of both the Bukmak and BBSNT businesses.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering projects from pre-construction through to handover, while managing scope, program, budget, quality, and safety.
• Monitoring operational and commercial performance, identifying efficiencies, and managing project margins.
• Leading business development activities, identifying new revenue streams, and managing tender preparations and contract acquisitions.
• Building and maintaining strong strategic relationships with clients, partners, internal stakeholders, and remote communities.
• Providing strong leadership, mentoring, and guidance to your team members while supporting career pathways for First Nations Peoples.
• Undertaking regular travel to Bukmak and BBSNT worksites via vehicle or light aircraft to review works and provide monthly reporting.
• Assisting with strategic planning and stepping into the Senior Commercial Manager role as required to ensure leadership continuity.
  
  

What you will need to bring

To excel in this role, you will bring a strong mix of commercial acumen, construction operations experience, and relationship-building skills.

We look for:

• Demonstrated experience in construction, maintenance, or commercial operations with a solid understanding of project delivery.
• Proven experience in successful business development, revenue generation, and tendering, including government contract results.
• Strong financial management capabilities, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• A proven commitment to workplace health, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• The ability to provide effective mentorship and build workforce capability within an inclusive environment.
• Experience working in remote First Nations communities, knowledge of Northern Territory government contracts, or relevant tertiary qualifications would be highly regarded
  
  

What you will get in return

• Competitive market Salary+ salary packaging + 5 weeks of Leave + 17.5% leave loading + phone allowance
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in remote First Nations communities
  
  

Next Steps

If you feel you have what it takes to be successful in this role apply now with a current resume. For more information or a confidential discussion about your next career move, please contact Sebastiaan via email on [email protected] or phone 0438 956 675.