Commercial Contracts Change Manager

Location:

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job ID:

R0129951

Date Posted:

2026-05-13

Company Name:

HITACHI RAIL STS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Legal, Compliance & Audit

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 Commercial Contracts Change Manager with experience in change management and 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.

The Commercial Contracts Change Manager will play a critical role in an expanding portfolio of works packages that relate to the ETCS Alliance framework for the Cross River Rail Project, Queensland. The successful candidate will join an established team of contract professionals to support the delivery of this exciting program of works.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the management and assessment of upstream changes in accordance with the mechanisms within the contract and alliance change management process

• Proactively engage with key stakeholders to ensure change management process is implemented in a timely manner

• Responsible for maintaining the change register and preparing the associated progress reports

• Support the preparation of contractual correspondence to be issued to the customer as required

• Collaborating with project managers to ensure compliance with the terms set out within the upstream agreement with the customer

• Liaising with counterparts within the alliance and the customer organisation to manage changes and adherence to both internal and alliance governance processes

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

Skills & Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent technical background

• 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

• 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 Commercial Contracts Change Manager with the expertise necessary to effectively manage changes, in alignment with project goals and governance processes.  

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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