Commercial Manager

About us
We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians. 

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and +maintaining Victoria's transport, planning and land services for use by all. 

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work. 

Investment and Technology leads and manages the investment lifecycle; drives commercial advice & negotiations to facilitate reform; and enables core delivery through Finance, Procurement & Enterprise Technology.

About the role

The Commercial Manager is responsible for providing contract management and commercial advice for nominated road Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) in conjunction with the Senior Commercial Manager. The role will use a range of commercial skills, drawing on technical and legal input as required. This includes, but not limited to, providing authoritative advice relating to financial and commercial matters, and being a point of contact for PPP partners on Quarterly Service Payments (QSP), changes to contracts and financial models, and other contractual matters. The role may also work on other projects and initiatives in Commercial Advisory, and with stakeholders across DTP and the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF).
 

Key Selection Criteria

The role requires an accomplished professional with strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills, capable of delivering effective solutions and building productive partnerships that achieve meaningful outcomes.

Success in the role relies on applying sound business and commercial acumen, outcomes-focused thinking, and a collaborative approach to drive efficiency and community impact. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate expertise in contract and financial management, ensuring compliance, value for money, and continuous improvement across all operational activities.

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Position accountabilities
The Department of Transport and Planning is seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Manager to support the management of key Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and drive strong commercial outcomes for the State. This role plays a critical part in minimising risk exposure, negotiating complex contractual matters, and developing innovative responses to commercial and policy challenges.

As Commercial Manager, you will lead and coordinate activities between DTP and PPP concessionaires, including contractual changes, approvals, and performance management. You will also prepare high-quality documentation, briefings, and advice for senior stakeholders and Government, ensuring recommendations are strategically sound and clearly communicated.

The role requires strong financial acumen, including financial analysis and modelling skills, to assess project performance, identify efficiencies, and improve financial and commercial outcomes. You will work collaboratively across Commercial Advisory and the wider department to support consistent, effective management of commercial matters, bringing a solutions-focused and assertive approach to achieving results.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional negotiation and influencing skills, with experience managing complex commercial relationships and contracts within large organisations or government. Strong analytical capability, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive commercial professional to contribute to the State's transport infrastructure agenda, ensuring that projects deliver value, accountability, and long-term benefit for the Victorian community.

Qualifications and experience
 Mandatory
·       Substantial professional experience in a relevant commercial transaction, commercial strategy or contract management position.
·       Strong financial analysis skills and commercial acumen.
·       A relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, finance, economics, business management, law, or related discipline.

Desirable  

·       Experience in contracting of large Public Transport, infrastructure contracts or corporate finance, M&A, corporate development in large complex organisations.
·       Experience working with State or Federal Government would be beneficial.

Culture Value
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department's goals.

What we offer
Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions
All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply
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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday, 20th November 2025.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we're unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Arseni Malinovitch - Senior Commercial Manager via  

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