Commercial Manager, Projects at Mission Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

185000.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Negotiation, Project Structuring, Project Finance, Risk Allocation, Stakeholder Engagement, Relationship Management, Procurement, Contracting, Legal Principles, Analytical Skills, Strategic Thinking, Project Delivery, Social Impact, Contract Management, Governance Frameworks, Decision-Making

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Full Time, Permanent Role Great Salary of $185,000 + Super + NFP Salary Packaging Benefits Location: Flexible State Location with Work from Home Options Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need Life at Mission Australia When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose. Your opportunity Mission Australia Housing is seeking a commercially astute and purpose-driven professional to lead and advise on the commercial aspects of major housing procurement projects. This unique role will see you working across complex, large-scale developments - from early-stage structuring and negotiation through to contract close and operational transition - helping to ensure that Mission Australia Housing and Mission Australia achieve strong, values-aligned outcomes. You’ll engage with a range of stakeholders including government, developers, builders, financiers, and advisors, navigating project finance arrangements to secure outcomes that are commercially sound and socially impactful. When not embedded in major project delivery, you’ll play an important role within our Commercial Contracting & Compliance team, helping to build commercial capability across the organisation. This includes providing expert guidance on business-as-usual activities, supporting project leads, developing contract management tools, and improving processes that underpin our housing operations. If you thrive at the intersection of social purpose and commercial acumen, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Your key responsibilities will be to: Lead or support commercial negotiations for major housing procurement projects, ensuring Mission Australia Housing’s objectives and preferred risk allocations are achieved. Act as the commercial lead post-contract close, guiding projects through financial close and into operational delivery. Work with internal legal teams and external lawyers to translate commercial terms into robust and compliant contract documentation. Engage and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including government agencies, developers, financiers, and advisors. Provide expert commercial advice to project and operational teams, supporting both major projects and business-as-usual activities. Develop and implement commercial tools, training and processes, helping uplift contract and commercial capability across the business. Escalate and resolve complex commercial issues through appropriate project governance and decision-making frameworks. Support project planning and tracking, ensuring commercial deliverables align with key procurement and financial close milestones. Requirements for success 10 years + experience in a similar role Proven experience in commercial negotiation and project structuring, ideally within housing, infrastructure, or large-scale procurement environments. Strong understanding of project finance and risk allocation, particularly in multi-party projects involving government, developers, and financiers. Ability to work collaboratively with legal teams and external advisors to ensure commercial terms are clearly articulated and contractually sound. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across diverse partners. Sound knowledge of procurement, contracting, and legal principles, including familiarity with governance frameworks and escalation processes. Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and provide clear, commercially grounded advice. Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to project delivery, managing milestones and commercial outcomes across multiple workstreams. Alignment with Mission Australia’s purpose and values, with a commitment to social impact and working within a mission-led organisation. Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, and referee checks, and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people. Your benefits Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay) Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support Volunteering opportunities Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave Extra leave including: Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off Our culture Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia. If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au or visit our Careers page for additional contact details. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at Deadlycareers@missionaustralia.com.au Find out more about a career with Mission Australia. How to apply Click ‘Apply’ and send your application today! As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application. Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you Mission Australia is a national Christian charity motivated by a shared vision of an Australia where everyone has a safe home and can thrive. Since 1859, we’ve been standing alongside people in need across Australia, offering real hope that has lasting impact. Backed by our supporters, churches, partners, and funders, we work together for the long-term wellbeing of anyone who needs us, reflecting our values of respect, compassion, integrity, perseverance and celebration. We collaborate with people experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to tackle the root causes of their challenges through providing access to safe, affordable homes and innovative, evidence-based support services. Every day we deliver homelessness crisis and prevention services, provide social and affordable housing, assist struggling families and children, address mental health issues, fight substance dependencies, support people with disability and much more. Mission Australia believes a person’s circumstances shouldn’t define their future and that given the right support, everyone can reach their full potential. That’s why we stand together with Australians in need, until they can stand for themselves. Learn more about Mission Australia and our purpose.

Responsibilities

Lead or support commercial negotiations for major housing procurement projects and act as the commercial lead post-contract close. Engage with stakeholders and provide expert commercial advice to project and operational teams.