Title:  Contracts Manager

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Veolia is seeking a commercially astute Contract Manager to join our Sydney Municipal Collections team and drive excellence in client relationships and contract performance. In this pivotal role, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for all contractual matters, ensuring our service agreements deliver optimal value whilst maintaining strict compliance. You'll work closely with our Operations team to manage cost variations and process improvements, whilst leading formal communications and negotiations with clients on contractual amendments, variations, and issue resolution. 

This is a complex and challenging position where you'll attend client meetings, coordinate timely responses to outstanding matters, and continuously refine our contractual and administrative processes. If you're a proactive professional who thrives on building strong client partnerships and has a keen eye for commercial detail, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact within Australia's essential services sector.

What's on offer

• Fast-paced and varied role with real business impact

• A great team of colleagues and stakeholders who work together

• Market-leading company and key contracts in scope

What you'll be responsible for

• Contractual adherence to individual contracts

• Optimise commercial opportunities within contracts

• Monthly reporting of contract compliance

• Point of contact for contract contractual items / issues

• Manage contractual process and variations 

• Manage cost variation approval process in coordination with the Operations team 

• Optimise contractual and administrative processes 

• Formal communication with client of contractual items / issues

What you'll need to be successful

• At least 5 years experience working in a similar role ● Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and/or extensive industry experience 

• Comprehensive experience in managing and tracking project costs 

• Solid understanding of legal requirements associated with contract management 

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.