Director, Commercial and Contracts

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About the Opportunity

About the Role | Director (Commercial and Contracts)

As Director, Commercial and Contracts, you will manage the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) contract and oversee commercial matters essential to the program’s success. Leading the commercial and contracts team, you will handle compliance, monitor program deliverables with Downer (QTMP’s delivery partner), and develop positive relationships with key stakeholders, including Queensland Rail, Downer, and relevant agencies.


Your Key Responsibilities: 

  • Lead research, analysis, and interpretation of complex commercial matters to inform decision-making and minimise legal exposure.
  • Manage commercial activities related to rollingstock acceptance and variations.
  • Oversee payment mechanisms linked to train acceptance, adopting a performance-driven approach.
  • Demonstrate high professionalism, taking accountability for deliverables and fostering team development.
  • Ensure responsive, effective service delivery through planning, financial management, and adherence to the Public Sector Act 2022.


About You 


To excel in this role, you will lead a high-performing team, foster a positive workplace culture, and build strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels. You bring excellent communication, negotiation, and strategic skills to manage complex contracts effectively and uphold high ethical standards when handling sensitive information.

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Gerard Kerr, General Manager Executive Search & Selection

Gerard Kerr is the Co-Founder and General Manager of Executive Search and Selection at Kingston Human Capital. With over 20 years of recruitment experience, Gerard possesses deep networks and extensive expertise in managing complex search and selection projects across various sectors, including local, state, and federal government, statutory authorities, government-owned corporations, and ASX-listed companies.


Gerard also has more than five years of experience serving on various boards and committees, where he has either chaired or provided insights into talent strategies, rapid growth pathways, and industrial relations concerns.


Email: gerard@kingstonhumancapital.com.au

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