Introduction

This is a Brisbane-based opportunity for an experienced Commercial Manager to take on a key role supporting growth, commercial performance and operational improvement across a diverse national Industries business.

Reporting to the General Manager, the role will provide commercial leadership across contract management, margin optimisation, financial performance, business planning, reporting and governance. With acquisitions ongoing, the position will also play an important role in supporting acquisition activity, integration planning and commercial oversight of newly acquired businesses.

This is a broad and influential position suited to someone who can combine strong financial and commercial acumen with practical contract management capability, stakeholder engagement and the ability to support strategic growth initiatives.

This role is only open to candidates with current Australian work rights.

What are you going to do

As Commercial Manager, you will support the General Manager and broader leadership team in driving commercial performance across the Industries portfolio. The role will focus on ensuring business activities deliver sustainable margin, strong return on investment and effective commercial governance.

You will work closely with operational leaders, Finance and senior stakeholders to analyse performance, support budgeting and forecasting, improve contract quality, review commercial risks and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational outcomes.

A key part of the role will also involve supporting growth activity, including acquisition pipeline support, commercial and operational due diligence, integration planning and post-acquisition value realisation. Duties include:

Support the development and execution of commercial strategy across the Industries business
Drive commercial performance through margin optimisation, pricing strategy, contract quality and return on capital initiatives
Support budgeting, forecasting, business planning, commercial analysis and strategic initiatives
Monitor business performance and work with operational leaders to drive improvement actions
Provide commercial governance support for major CAPEX, bids, tenders and high-profile commercial matters
Review and support supplier agreements, leases, subcontractor arrangements and related commercial requirements
Prepare business cases, financial models and commercial assessments to support investment decisions
Support acquisition activity, including target evaluation, due diligence, integration planning and value realisation
Maintain acquisition pipeline reporting and market intelligence aligned to growth strategy
Provide timely business performance reporting and strategic insight to support leadership decision-making

Essential skills and knowledge

You will be an experienced commercial, finance or business operations professional with a strong background in financial management, contract performance, commercial analysis and stakeholder engagement.

You will ideally bring experience across a multi-business or portfolio environment, with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels. Exposure to acquisitions, due diligence or integration activity will be highly regarded.

You will be confident working with senior leaders, comfortable interpreting financial and commercial data, and capable of turning analysis into clear recommendations that support business performance. Skills and experience required:

Tertiary qualification in Finance, Commerce, Business or a related field
Strong experience in commercial operations, financial management, budgeting and business analysis
Demonstrated contract management and commercial governance capability
Experience supporting business performance, margin improvement and ROI initiatives
Exposure to acquisitions, due diligence or integration activity will be highly regarded
Strong Excel, financial modelling and reporting capability
Ability to work with Finance, operations and senior leadership teams
Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
Current Australian driver's licence
Current Australian work rights

What we offer

$180/200k per annum + super
$13k car allowance
15% performance bonus
Salary sacrificing options
Employee Assistance Program
Corporate discounts

About Brunel

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Scott McAdam: 0404 653 603 | s.mcadam@brunel.net

Closing: 12 June 2026

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Vacancy reference: PR-286838

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Application process

First Contact

We carefully review your application and in the coming weeks, you will be notified for an interview session if you are selected. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 days.

Scheduling an Interview

After being shortlisted, you will be contacted via email or telephone to arrange for a date on your availability for the qualification interview.

Phone/ Qualification Interview

During the interview, you will be assessed on your level of experience and skills, work history, availability, and the qualifications the company is seeking for the position.

Meeting in Real Life

After successfully making through the phone interview, a face to face interview will be scheduled between the candidate and recruiter. This session can be a more in-depth interview to review your communication and interpersonal skills.

Application for the Position

Submission of candidates resume for client’s approval and screening.

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