Manager
6 days ago
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.
Environment, Resources & Decarbonisation team
The Environment, Resources & Decarbonisation team supports the Government's agenda and provides authoritative and timely policy advice to DTF's portfolio ministers and senior management on energy, environment, climate change and natural resources issues. Our advice supports the Government to achieve its target of net zero emissions by 2045, and renewable energy of 65 per cent by 2030 and 95 per cent by 2035. The successful applicant will be joining the team at a critical stage in the state's energy transition, in a uniquely influential role.
The Environment, Resources & Decarbonisation team is part of Economic Policy Group which supports the Government in growing employment, living standards and economic activity. Other responsibilities in the wider Group include advising on employment policy, productivity growth, macroeconomic conditions, industry development, business innovation, transport and infrastructure policy, and land use planning.
About the role
Reporting to a Director, this is an ongoing role with the following responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a small team to deliver;
- timely, accurate, accessible and fit-for-purpose advice on energy, environment, climate change and natural resources issues for senior management and government;
- research on economic and/or public policy issues that have commercial, legal and financial implications.
- Manage projects to inform policy development;
- Collaborate within and outside the team on economic, financial and/or public policy projects;
- Manage and influence internal and external stakeholders on complex and sensitive issues;
- Foster a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture.
- Provide mentoring and development support for team members.
About you
- A strong understanding of the role and influence of State government in policy making;
- Influence - extensive experience in building relationships, shaping stakeholders' views and supporting informed decision-making on complex issues;
- Conceptual and problem-solving skills -capacity to solve complex and ambiguous problems
- experience using economic frameworks and tools for policy advice would be advantageous;
- Communication - excellent communication skills including conveying complex issues persuasively to senior executives in plain language;
- Leadership and management -experience leading and developing others to pursue common goals.
Experience and qualifications
Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, commerce, law or a related field are an advantage.
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.
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