South Bank is one of Australia’s most recognisable destinations, a vibrant cultural, residential and commercial precinct at the heart of Brisbane. Managed by South Bank Corporation, the precinct plays a pivotal role in shaping the city’s identity and economy, welcoming millions of visitors each year to enjoy its parklands, riverfront, dining and event spaces. With a progressive Master Plan and a central role in Brisbane’s 2032 Olympic vision, South Bank continues to evolve as a showcase of innovation, community and world class placemaking.
Perigon Group is proud to partner with South Bank Corporation to appoint a Senior Manager, Contracts, a newly created leadership role offered on an initial 2-year fixed term contract. This position will play a key role in uplifting the organisation’s commercial, contract and procurement frameworks to support the next phase of precinct growth.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate Services, this role leads the end-to-end management of complex commercial agreements across the precinct. You will design and embed contemporary contract management frameworks, uplift systems and templates, and work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure contracts deliver strong commercial, legal and operational outcomes.
This is a high impact role with significant visibility across the organisation. You will shape the contract management function, support governance uplift, and mentor a team of procurement and contract professionals in a fast evolving and highly collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Leadership and Governance
- Lead the full contract lifecycle including drafting, negotiation, renewals, variations and performance oversight.
- Develop and embed a modern contract management framework aligned to organisational governance requirements.
- Partner with contract owners to achieve optimal commercial, legal and operational outcomes.
- Provide strategic advice on risk, performance measures, KPIs and mitigation strategies.
- Support the development and uplift of procurement systems, templates and processes.
- Ensure procurement activities align with the Queensland Procurement Policy.
- Enable best practice procurement and compliance through coaching and continuous improvement.
- Lead, develop and support a team of procurement and contract specialists.
- Foster a collaborative, inclusive and future focused culture aligned to South Bank Corporation’s values.
You will be a commercially minded leader with experience managing complex contracts in a large, multidisciplinary or statutory environment. You bring:
- Several years of experience in contract management or procurement leadership roles.
- Deep knowledge of contract law, commercial frameworks and negotiation strategies.
- Experience developing and embedding contract or procurement frameworks.
- Strong communication and influencing skills with the ability to partner at all levels.
- Experience mentoring teams and driving process improvement.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Law, Business, Finance or a related field.
- Be part of a landmark precinct with a major role in Brisbane’s future growth and the 2032 Olympic vision.
- Lead a newly created function with the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
- Work across a diverse portfolio spanning precinct development, operations, events and cultural programming.
- Join a values driven organisation that is inclusive, collaborative, curious and bold.
Perigon Group is proudly partnering with South Bank Corporation on this appointment.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:
Savannah Crydon
Manager, Corporate Services | Perigon Group
savannah.crydon@perigongroup.com.au
0404 630 199