Contracts Manager

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to lead our contract delivery in Tasmania. The role will support the delivery of electrical and water services to Tier 1 Tasmanian clients, across the state. This pivotal role is accountable for financial performance, safety and quality outcomes, client relationship management, and operational delivery of the contracts. You will oversee budgets, reporting, and profitability while engaging with senior client stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance and service excellence. 

As a Contracts Manager at ETS, you’ll be responsible for enhancing our people first approach whilst enabling a great client partnership, strong financial outcomes, driving business growth, and maintaining proactive safety and quality outcomes. You will act as the senior point of contact for contractual and operational matters, supported by the National Water Manager and the General Manager, along with a dedicated Tasmanian based operational team. 

Please note: If you only have water industry experience please continue to apply as we will consider these applications. 

You will be responsible for tasks, including but not limited to:

• Full accountability for financial performance including P&L, forecasting, budgets and reporting

• Contract HSEQ performance accountability

• Client relationships – proactively build and maintain strong relationships

• Oversee field operations, and manage resources to deliver contract requirements

• Lead, mentor and develop operational teams

• Drive continuous improvement in financial, operational and safety performance

• Maintain contract compliance and deliver timely resolution of client issues

The following attributes are required to be successful in this role:

• 5+ years’ experience in contract or project management within a large organisation

• Strong financial and analytical acumen, with experience in P&L accountability and reporting

• Demonstrated ability to engage with senior clients and stakeholders on contractual and operational matters

• Proven people management and leadership capability

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with confidence in negotiation and decision making

• Industry experience in a similar environment would be preferred

What we offer:

Attractive salary package including participation in our annual bonus scheme

• Fully maintained company vehicle, iPhone, iPad and laptop

• 5 weeks annual leave

• Bridgewater location, ad hoc travel required.

• Opportunity for career development within an established national business

• Access to Employee Assist Program (EAP) and discount private health insurance

• Flexibility to support work-life balance

About ETS Infrastructure Management:

For over four decades, ETS Infrastructure Management has been a leader in Australia’s infrastructure sector, proudly Australian-owned and operating across six states. With more than 1,300 dedicated team members and 46 depots and offices nationwide, we are positioned to deliver effective, efficient and sustainable solutions in vegetation management, traffic control, fleet management and electrical services. Our clients include major power companies, government agencies and large developers.

At the heart of our success are our people. We take pride in fostering a supportive, safety focused culture that values professionalism, initiative and personal development. When you join ETS, you’re not just joining a workplace, you become part of a community committed to working together to make communities safer.

To apply:

If you would like to join a company with fantastic culture, career development opportunities and excellent remuneration and benefits click ‘Apply Now’ or for more information email **************@ets.com.au       

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We would like to take this opportunity to thank you in advance for your application and advise that only candidates that meet the position requirements and are an Australia Resident will be contacted.

ETS values individual differences and believes in fostering an inclusive culture that creates a great place to work for all.