Director, Commercial Transactions

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: $225,000 - $290,600

Grade: VPS SES1

Occupation: Leadership and management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/1879466

As the Director, Commercial Transaction you will set the strategic direction and priorities for your team, aligning with the expectations of the Executive Director, senior executives, and Government. You will lead a highly skilled team in delivering both policy development and the implementation of commercial and asset reform initiatives, building strong relationships with stakeholders across and beyond government to achieve successful outcomes.

You will provide authoritative advice to senior leaders and Government, drawing on your policy expertise and commercial acumen. By fostering a supportive and results-driven environment, you will guide your team from concept through to delivery, leveraging commercial processes to develop and implement solutions that deliver real impact for the Department and the Victorian community.

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.

Commercial Transactions Group

The Commercial Transactions group provides transaction advisory services and advice on whole of State negotiations to Government. This includes identifying asset reform opportunities to optimise the State's balance sheet management; advising and implementing on commercial transactions and negotiations; and leading the implementation and delivery of government priorities related to social, affordable and market housing.

About the role

As the Director, Commercial Transaction you will set the strategic direction and priorities for your team, aligning with the expectations of the Executive Director, senior executives, and Government. You will lead a highly skilled team in delivering both policy development and the implementation of commercial and asset reform initiatives, building strong relationships with stakeholders across and beyond government to achieve successful outcomes.

You will provide authoritative advice to senior leaders and Government, drawing on your policy expertise and commercial acumen. By fostering a supportive and results-driven environment, you will guide your team from concept through to delivery, leveraging commercial processes to develop and implement solutions that deliver real impact for the Department and the Victorian community.

About you

• Exceptional analytic abilities in economics, finance, commercial and related fields, including a strong understanding of government service delivery objectives and priorities, and ability to provide creative and solution-oriented advice at a strategic level;
• Experience in managing competing priorities under tight deadlines and delivering development of business cases, economic cost benefit analysis, project evaluation and financial reporting, and navigating the machinery of Government;
• Proven track record taking policy development through to implementation and delivering projects, including through the use of commercial or quasi-commercial processes to achieve Government's policy objectives;
• Track record in building stakeholder relationships across government and in the private sector (including with partners participating in government initiatives) and working with external partners to achieve Government's policy objectives;
• Strong negotiation, influencing and communication skills (written and verbal) with a proven ability to engage strategically with senior stakeholders both inside and outside of Government; and
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in driving high performing teams and managing people.

Experience and qualifications

• Extensive experience at a senior level in government and a comprehensive understanding of the workings of government.
• Extensive experience delivering policy, managing programs and managing resources in a complex environment requiring sound judgement and management of risk.
• Post-graduate qualifications in public policy, public administration, commerce or law would be advantageous

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 Kevin Lee at

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, 2nd September 2025. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Applications close Tuesday 2 September 2025 at 11.59pm

Posted

19 August 2025