Director, Tax Policy and Projects

9 hours ago

Melbourne, Australia Department of Treasury and Finance Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Part time / Until 5 February 2027

Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance

**Salary**: $216,376 - $279,238

Occupation: Economics

Reference: VG/1787005

**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.

**The group**

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

- Tax policy, including oversight of state taxes such as property, insurance, and payroll taxes, 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 of Victoria's GST revenue and state own source tax revenues.

**About the role**

As one of two executives performing the role of director in a job share arrangement, you will work closely with the incumbent to undertake these responsibilities, providing continuity of executive support to team members, senior executives, customers and stakeholders.

This role also includes interaction with a range of other groups in DTF working in related areas such as housing, planning and infrastructure as well as other key agencies, including the State Revenue Office.

**About you**
- 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;
- Demonstrated capacity to work in close partnership with peers and senior executives to discharge shared responsibilities, and preparedness to undertake this role as part of a job share arrangement with the incumbent; and
- Experience leading in a specialised and complex field, with an ability to quickly respond to emerging priorities and manage complex projects to delivery.

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.

**How to apply**

**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.

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