Procurement Manager
Office Location: Hobart or Melbourne
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
At Marinus Link, we value our people and their contributions
to our shared success. We are seeking a Procurement Manager who thrives
in a collaborative and high-performing environment. This is your opportunity to
contribute to a nationally significant project by joining our Finance &
Commercial team and driving continuous improvement across procurement,
sourcing and contract management activities.
If you are motivated by Marinus Link’s purpose to interconnect
Australia’s renewable energy for future generations and are inspired by our
mission to deliver Marinus Link in a timely, efficient and sustainable way to
ensure long-term benefits to communities and consumers, we want to hear from
you.
Your Role
As a Procurement Manager, you will be a key procurement
and contracting point of contact for the Finance & Commercial team,
leading end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities while providing
commercial advice, contract management expertise and procurement governance
across the Manufacturing, Construction and Commissioning phase of the project.
You’ll:
- Lead
the planning and delivery of complex sourcing and tender processes, from strategy
development through to contract award and execution.
- Partner
with project teams and key stakeholders to deliver commercial outcomes,
provide procurement advice act as a subject matter expert on commercial
terms and conditions and liaise with our Legal team where required, and
ensure compliance with procurement policies and frameworks.
- Prepare,
negotiate and administer contracts, including managing claims and variations,
contract performance and ongoing commercial obligations, and coordinating
the resolution of issues arising from claims and invoicing.
- Prepare
and review scope of works and scope of services documentation, with a
particular focus on scoping and engaging professional service providers.
- Develop
and maintain Marinus Link’s standard form contract documentation,
procedures and templates.
- Coordinate
cross-functional tender evaluations, ensuring robust governance, probity
and high-quality procurement documentation.
- Develop
procurement reporting, dashboards and executive summaries tender status,
risks, issues and realised savings, to support informed decision-making.
- Identify
opportunities to improve procurement processes, achieve efficiencies and
procurement savings, and strengthen procurement capability across the
organisation.
- Build
collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and
contract counterparties to support successful project delivery.
- Operate
within Marinus Link’s Delegations of Authority and procurement framework,
including preparing Procurement Review Group and Board reporting on
commitments, variations and contract performance.
For a copy of the Position Description outlining the key
responsibilities of this role, visit the link here: https://marinuslink.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Procurement-Manager.pdf
You’ll Need
- Alignment
with the One Marinus Culture Charter, including a demonstrated commitment
to safety in all supplier and contractor engagement.
- Tertiary
qualifications in economics, law, engineering, quantity surveying,
business, commerce or another relevant discipline.
- A
minimum of 7 years’ demonstrated experience leading end-to-end procurement
and sourcing activities for large, complex infrastructure, construction or
utility projects.
- Strong
knowledge of procurement governance, tendering, contract administration
and commercial risk management. Working knowledge of security of payment
legislation in Victoria and Tasmania will be highly regarded.
- Excellent
stakeholder engagement, negotiation and communication skills, with the
ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong
organisational and time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to
manage a portfolio of sourcing activities across a multi-year program and
to lead change in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
- Experience
preparing procurement reports and presenting commercial information to
senior stakeholders.
- A
high level of computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft
Dynamics 365 (D365), Folio, InEight or comparable ERP/ contract management
and e-sourcing systems.
- Experience
within the utilities, major projects or infrastructure sectors, and legal,
quantity surveying or cost planning experience will be highly regarded.
We Offer
At Marinus Link, we are building a passionate and talented
team dedicated to delivering Australia’s renewable energy future. We offer our
people:
Flexible Working: Our offices are located in
Melbourne, Hobart, Traralgon & Burnie. We appreciate the value flexible
work brings to our business and our people, and we welcome discussions on what
this looks like for you.
Health & Wellbeing Benefits: Our team’s health
and wellbeing is a key priority. You’ll have access to a range of benefits
including an in-house wellbeing specialist, discounted private health
insurance, gym rebate, and our Employee Assistance Program.
Career Development: We are committed to investing in
our people, providing regular learning and development opportunities tailored
to help you grow and succeed in your role.
Next Step
Submit your application with an updated CV and a brief cover
letter outlining your understanding of the project, your interest in the role
and how it aligns with your knowledge and experience by 14 August 2026.
If you have further questions about the role before
applying, please contact Kim Richards at careers@marinuslink.com.au
At Marinus Link, we are committed to fostering a workplace
where diversity, inclusion, and belonging thrive. We value the unique
perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings, knowing
that our differences fuel innovation and strengthen our ability to deliver
Australia’s renewable energy future. We actively welcome applications from
individuals of all backgrounds and communities.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you require any adjustments or alternative communication
methods at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
MARINUS LINK: A CRITICAL PART OF AUSTRALIA’S NEW ENERGY
FUTURE
Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and
telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria. It is
recognised as an actionable transmission project of national significance.
Currently in the Manufacturing, Construction and Commissioning phase, Marinus
Link will support our nation’s emission reduction targets and generate
thousands of jobs at peak construction.
Our purpose is clear: to interconnect Australia’s
renewable energy for future generations.
