Location:

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job ID:

R0116205

Date Posted:

2026-01-05

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Other

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Principal Contract Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Brisbane, Australia.

Key accountabilities:

• Strategic commercial oversight of a number of complex works packages within an alliance environment. 

• Direct responsibility for contract management activity on one of the works packages until that works package is completed.

• Lead and manage a team of Senior Contracts Managers and Contract Managers.

• Ensure the negotiation of contract and commercial terms of complex or strategic projects leading up to contract execution.

• Oversee contractual correspondence to be issued to the customer and sub-contractors as required. 

• Ensure monitoring, measuring, and improving the level of implementation and effectiveness of the contract management tools, processes and procedures.

• Ensure the contracts team collaborates with project managers to ensure compliance with the terms set out within the upstream agreement with the customer.

• Leading the engagement with counterparts within the customer organisation to manage contractual issues, change management and adherence to governance processes.

• Lead interaction with procurement team to ensure downstream terms and conditions are robust and dovetail with upstream terms as required. 

• Oversee the management of subcontractors to ensure downstream claims, issues and variations are managed in accordance with the contract.

• Oversee and support the Change Management process with the assessment of upstream changes in accordance with the mechanisms within the contract.

• Liaising with stakeholders to develop relationships within a collaborative alliance setting.

• Ownership and preparation of commercial reports and lead established reporting forums (Monthly and Quarterly performance reviews).

• Present contractual information and briefings to senior alliance stakeholders.

Key knowledge and experience:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

• 10 -15 years of expertise in contract and/or commercial management experience.

• Experience in relation to working within lump sum and target outturn cost (TOC) contract models.

• A combination of commercial and contractual literacy, as well as an ability to achieve outcomes working collaboratively with alliance partners.

• Proven experience in a risk sharing alliance model would be advantageous in the role. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail and organisational abilities.

• Knowledge and experience of working on complex rail projects is preferrable.

• Financial acumen and understanding of financial reports.

• Previous experience in quantity surveying or similar skills would be considered an advantage in this role.

• Able to work within a team and adopt a proactive problem-solving approach.

These qualifications collectively equip the Principal Contract Manager with the expertise necessary to manage the contractual aspects of the program effectively, ensuring that it aligns with project goals, adheres to financial and legal requirements, and meets established industry standards.

At Hitachi Rail, we know that a diverse business is a sustainable business. Working collaboratively with a range of internal networks, we’re continuously improving our policies and products. From accessible, sustainable design to achieving a better gender balance. We base these efforts on our core values: Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering spirit. And by aligning with these, we’re able to create a workplace where people not only feel comfortable but are given opportunities to thrive.

What we offer:

• Be part of a Global Company that offers a great work life balance.

• Many opportunities to progress your career with training and development available.

• Salary Continuance Insurance

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Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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