Principal Advisor, Commercial (AO7 Level)

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About the Opportunity

About the Role | Principal Advisor, Commercial

The purpose of the Principal Advisor (Commercial) is to manage the implementation, administration, review and monitoring of the contractual matters for QTMP.

Your Key Responsibilities: 

  • Contribute to the implementation and ongoing management of QTMP specifically regarding contract management, quality and performance matters by implementing and continually monitoring effective project controls.
  • Manage the QTMP Commercial, Contracts and Operations processes and procedures to ensure effective Project Controls are applied leading to satisfactory outcomes, while managing the expectations of key stakeholders and maintaining effective working relations.
  • Develop and present comprehensive, high-quality submissions and reports on complex contract management and program management issues and proposals.
  • Perform duties as required to assist the Commercial and Contracts team for all matters related to Contracts, Performance and Operations to meet business obligations.
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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

TMR recognises and celebrates that everyone is unique and seeks the applicant best suited to the role. We will assess your experience, knowledge and acquired skills, as well as your potential for development and your personal qualities.

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