About the role

In this role you will ensure the safe, reliable and compliant operation of a critical tunnel and freeway asset, including operations, maintenance, incident response and asset management services, while maintaining strong partnerships with MRWA and emergency service stakeholders and preparing the contract for future transition.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing overall leadership and accountability for the Graham Farmer Freeway contract.
• Ensuring safe, compliant delivery of tunnel operations, maintenance and incident response services.
• Leading and maintaining strong working relationships with MRWA and emergency service stakeholders.
• Managing operational performance across civil, electrical, mechanical and ITS assets.
• Overseeing shutdown planning, emergency response coordination and traffic management interfaces.
• Leading HSE, Quality and Environmental performance in a high‑risk operating environment.
• Managing commercial performance including budget, forecasting, variations and cost control.
• Overseeing subcontractor performance, particularly during shutdowns and planned works.
• Maintaining and improving asset information, AM plans and maintenance systems (e.g. MEX).
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement and innovation opportunities.Preparing the contract for transition in line with client requirements and future state planning.

About you

Our ideal candidate may have:

• Demonstrated experience managing road tunnel, motorway or complex road O&M contracts.
• Strong experience in operations, maintenance and incident response environments.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams and 24/7 operational staffing models.
• Commercial management experience across long‑term government contracts.
• Proven capability engaging with state road authorities and emergency services would be highly desirable.
• Degree in Engineering, Business, Commerce or related discipline.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

About usWhy Join us

We value innovation and invest in our people with benefits that prioritise work-life balance and professional growth:

• Incredible opportunity to make a difference
• Attractive remuneration package + bonus
• Enjoy a nine-day fortnight option & 2 work-from-home days
• Generous paid parental benefits 
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Employee referral bonus
• Salary sacrifice for super, vehicles, education
• Ongoing career progression and much more!

BE part of the change

This pivotal role is accountable for the company’s contracts portfolio, leading, managing, supporting, negotiating and awarding contracts on behalf of the Company.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing strategic leadership to a high-performing contracts team, fostering excellence and collaboration
• Developing and managing complex, high-risk contracts and procurement documentation with precision and accountability.
• You will ensure procurement and contract management outcomes are consistently aligned with broader organisational objectives.
• Identifies and interprets trends in contractual and industry data to support informed, strategic decision-making.
• Applies innovative thinking and advanced problem-solving to address complex procurement and contracting challenges.
• Leads the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of contract management frameworks and initiatives.

BE part of the solution

• Possess a relevant tertiary qualification; CIPS accreditation is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams, with expertise in managing h
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