69_Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager

Location: Melbourne

At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions to our shared success. As we continue to advance this nationally significant project, we are seeking a strategic and solutions-focused Commercial Manager to lead commercial governance and drive value-for-money outcomes across major delivery contracts.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced commercial leader who thrives on strategic contract management, risk oversight, and stakeholder collaboration, ensuring commercial principles are embedded into decision-making at all levels.

If you enjoy solving complex contractual challenges, influencing strategic outcomes, and driving commercial excellence, we want to hear from you!

Your Role

As Commercial Manager, you will oversee Marinus Link’s commercial management and governance, ensuring that contractual and commercial principles are fully integrated into strategic and operational decision-making. You will lead commercial assurance and performance oversight, providing clarity and confidence to executive leadership, project teams, and key stakeholders.

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Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Strategy – Drive commercial governance and strategic decision-making across project delivery.

• Functional Excellence – Administer ITC and EPC contracts in line with terms, obligations, and best-practice frameworks.

• Monitoring & Reporting – Maintain visibility of cost forecasts, risk exposure, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Culture & Capability Building – Uplift commercial competency and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with project controls, procurement, finance, and external contractors to mitigate risk.

• Risk Management – Champion early warning and strategic negotiation on claims, delays, and interface disputes.

You’ll Need

You are a proactive, strategic leader who excels in connecting commercial intelligence with decision-making and thrives in complex, multi-package delivery environments. You’ll bring:

• Expertise in Commercial Management – Extensive experience in major infrastructure projects, ideally within ITC/D&C/EPC models.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence – Proven ability to advise and influence executive leadership and negotiate outcomes.

• Technical Capability – Strong skills in cost forecasting, claims analysis, and commercial risk assessment.

• Commercial & Regulatory Acumen – Deep understanding of contract management principles and compliance frameworks.

• Leadership & Culture Building – Ability to coach and mentor teams and promote collaborative behaviours.

• Problem-Solving & Resilience – Skilled at balancing risk and opportunity in high-stakes environments.

We Offer

At Marinus Link, we’re building a skilled project team committed to delivering Australia’s renewable energy future. We offer:

• Flexible Working: This role can be based in Melbourne, Hobart or Traralgon. We promote and support flexible hybrid working.

• Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Access to an in-house wellbeing specialist, private health insurance discounts, and gym rebates.

• Career Growth: Professional development opportunities and exposure to a nationally significant infrastructure project.

• Competitive Remuneration and Additional Leave: Market-based salary with additional leave and tailored benefits.

Next Step

Submit your application with an updated CV and a brief cover letter outlining your understanding of the project, your interest in the role and how it aligns with your knowledge and experience by COB Friday, 22 May 26.

If you have further questions about the role before applying, please contact Georgia at careers@marinuslink.com.au

At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver Australia’s renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.

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MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA’S NEW ENERGY FUTURE

Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. It is recognised as an actionable transmission project of national significance. Currently in the Manufacturing, Construction, Commissioning phase, Marinus Link will support our nation’s emission reduction targets and generate thousands of jobs at peak construction.

Our purpose is clear: to interconnect Australia’s renewable energy for future generations.