Director, Intergovernmental Relations

• Department: Department of Treasury and Finance

• Lead a high performing and supportive team
• SES1 - $225,000 - $290,600 TRP
• 5-year fixed term, full time opportunity

About us

The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.

Revenue Group

The Revenue Group is responsible for leading Victorian government policy analysis and providing expert advice to Government on the following issues:

• Tax policy, including reform of state taxes, such as property, insurance, and payroll taxes, the performance of state taxes and revenue policy, and opportunities to improve the State's tax mix, and performance of the tax system.
• Gambling policy, including advice on economic, tax and legislative issues in relation to lotteries, gaming machines, casino and wagering.
• Intergovernmental financial relations, particularly in relation to the distribution and design of Commonwealth funding to states and territories.
• Revenue forecasting, including projections of Victoria's GST revenue and state own source revenues, including payroll, property, gambling, insurance and motor vehicle taxes.

About the role

As a Director, Intergovernmental Relations you will be responsible for leading a highly professional team to provide analysis and advice to Government on a range of Commonwealth-State funding and policy matters. This includes technical advice on the distribution of the GST between the states, negotiation of grants funding from the Commonwealth Government and on financial principles for engagement between the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments.

This role includes a high level of interaction with other parts of DTF and Victorian Government agencies, the Commonwealth and interstate treasuries and the Treasurer's private office.

About you

• Demonstrated capacity in the application of economic, financial or public policy analysis to complex issues, and in the provision of economic, financial or public policy advice at a strategic level;
• High level negotiation, influencing and communication skills (written and verbal) with a proven ability to engage strategically with senior stakeholders both inside and outside of government;
• Demonstrated leadership, people management and interpersonal skills;
• Experience leading in a specialised and complex field, with an ability to distil key issues and quickly respond to emerging priorities; and
• Demonstrated knowledge of economic, fiscal and strategic issues affecting Victoria as well as an appreciation of the machinery of government.

Experience and qualifications

Appropriate tertiary qualifications in economics, commerce, finance, public policy or a related discipline.

About our culture

We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.

The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.

For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Mark Johnstone at Mark.Johnstone@dtf.vic.gov.au

How to apply

To apply, select the 'Apply Now' button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.

Applications close at midnight, 16 August 2025. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team . Covid-19 Vaccination

DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.