Primary Purpose
The Contracts Manager – Qube Energy is responsible for commercial governance, strategic account ownership and enterprise alignment across the Qube Energy portfolio.
This role ensures disciplined contract management, structured stakeholder engagement and alignment with Qube Ports governance frameworks, policies and systems. While operational business units retain responsibility for financial performance, the Contracts Manager provides oversight of commercial integrity, contract compliance, account governance and Tier 1 customer engagement.
The position leads executive-level relationships with Tier 1 customers and provides direction to the Account Manager and Contracts Manager to ensure consistent commercial standards across all accounts.
This role operates at the intersection of customer engagement, contract governance and internal enterprise alignment.
Specific Responsibilities
- Lead the development and maintenance of key internal and external stakeholder relationships across Qube Energy, with executive-level ownership of Tier 1 customers.
- Ensure contract governance and account management practices are maintained in line with the Qube Business Masterplan and Qube Ports policies, processes and approval pathways.
- Develop annual commercial strategy and business plans in conjunction with Qube operational teams to support Qube Group targets and goals.
- Lead the negotiation of key customer contracts, renewals and strategic variations, coordinating internal inputs and ensuring compliance with governance requirements.
- Act as the senior commercial liaison and escalation point for customer contract matters, ensuring effective coordination and resolution of issues affecting contractual performance or compliance.
- Oversee and govern account structures and data integrity within Salesforce, Connect and related systems to ensure renewal visibility, customer governance discipline and reporting accuracy.
- Provide structured sales and business reporting in line with management requirements, supported by accurate system data.
- Promote the Qube brand and capability across the customer portfolio through consistent, professional engagement.
- Provide leadership and direction to direct reports to ensure commercial discipline, accountability and alignment across the portfolio.
Position Impact
- Strong executive-level Tier 1 customer relationships
- Robust commercial governance and reduced contractual risk
- Accurate and disciplined account ownership within business systems
- Clear alignment between Qube Energy and Qube Ports governance standards
- Improved commercial visibility and compliance maturity across the portfolio
- Revenue growth and EBIT enhancement
Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum of 10 years in commercial/operations, with a focus on Oil & Gas, Mining, or Renewable Energy sectors.
- Tertiary qualifications in warehousing, logistics, business or related discipline highly regarded.
- Sound knowledge of contract management in Oil and Gas, Mining, or Renewable Energy industry practices.
- Experience in achieving results through quality management and continuous improvement. concepts.
- Proven problem-solving ability with a solutions orientation.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with a variety of people.
- Advanced skills using Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work autonomously using proactive approach to task resolution.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to work in a demanding environment.
- Ability to work well within a small team environment.
ABOUT YOU
You will be committed to safety in the workplace and be committed to 100% Chain of Responsibility compliance. We're proud of our 'Zero Harm' initiative and provide extensive on-the-job training to ensure you get home safely at the end of every day.
You will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment and a provide us a recent police check.
Qube is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage women, veterans and Indigenous peoples of all ages to apply.
ABOUT US
Qube Ports provides port solutions and logistics services with bulk and general handling facilities in over 40 Australian, New Zealand and South East Asian ports.
Qube Ports manages 25 sites for the forestry industry in Australia and New Zealand and is also the leading provider of supply chain logistics services to the energy sector, supporting thousands of onshore wells and rig supply vessels, barges and offshore construction vessels annually.
We lead the market in providing purpose-designed solutions for our customers, handling containers, bulk, automotive and general cargo.
BENEFITS
- Up to 50% off gyms, studios, active wear, healthy meals, supplements, recovery and more through the Qube Fit program.
- Discounted health insurance
- Special paid leave to participate in volunteering activities
- Unlimited access to employee assistance program delivered through Sonder.
- Generous paid parental leave
- Access to Qube wellbeing program
Why QUBE?
At Qube, we recognise that our people are our most important asset and are the engine that drives our organisation, playing a vital role in ensuring our business achieve our objectives and deliver on our commitments. We believe that attracting the right people, maximising their contribution, and rewarding performance is vital for success.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is experiencing rapid growth and continued leadership. Apply now!
