Commercial Officer

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Director, Commercial this role will provide high quality support to the Director, Commercial and the Commercial and Procurement team across a range of program-wide commercial, financial, contractual, and procurement matters.

Activities include contract administration and management, development of administration processes, preparation and review of documents, scheduling and coordination of meetings, management of formal communications, and provision of advice and support to stakeholders. If this sounds like a program you want to be a part of, keep reading to find out some the things you will be responsible for delivering and some of the skills and experience you will bring with you. You can also refer to the Position Description for more information.

What you will deliver

• Deliver contract administration support and advice through tasks such as document preparation and editing, meeting coordination and participation, managing formal correspondence, and providing general assistance to the Director, Commercial and the broader Commercial Team
• Support a range of commercial, financial, contractual, and procurement activities, ensuring consistency and alignment with best practices across VicGrid's programs
• Play a key role in shaping procurement outcomes—supporting tender preparation, contract negotiations and evaluations, andsecuring approvals across VicGrid and government stakeholders
• Support project and business case development across VicGrid's programs by contributing to procurement strategies, financial modelling, and identifying funding and financing requirements

What you will bring

• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to prepare, edit, and proofread high-quality correspondence, presentations, reports, and other documents with exceptional attention to detail. You'll also be confident in developing project plans and conducting research, analysis, and evaluation of information.
• Experience managing records and systems, including team documentation, financial and procurement records, and electronic document management systems such as ECM (or similar platforms).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, and SharePoint. Experience with Power BI is highly desirable.

If you think you have transferable skills, an appetite to learn and would be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you.

Other relevant information

Preferred candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening, including a Declaration and Consent form and a National Police Check.

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Should there be an opportunity for an ongoing appointment, these will only be available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

How to Apply

This is a 2 year, fixed term position. The work location for this position is 2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. Hybrid work arrangements available.

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter (no longer than 2 pages) summarising their skills and relevant experience.

For further information please refer to the attached position description.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday July 2, 2025.