Senior Manager, Strategic Improvements

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.

Division

The Infrastructure Division's primary focus is providing advice and project assurance to Government on the State's capital investments. This includes providing integrated policy, financial, commercial and technical advice on infrastructure project delivery throughout all phases of development and implementation. The Division has four groups that provide:

• frameworks, guidance and policy advice to government on infrastructure planning, investment prioritisation and budgeting;
• policy frameworks, advice and project assurance on procurement, commercial contracting and delivery;
• reforms and strategic improvements to manage whole of government pipeline risks and opportunities; and
• data and analytics on the capital program and strategic research across the sector.

About the role

The position reports to the Director, Strategic Improvements, and will lead a team of three people that contribute to the successful delivery of the initiatives related to the Government's infrastructure investment program. Day to day work in this role involves managing team members and collaborating with colleagues across DTF and the VPS. It involves applying analytical reasoning to a range of diverse policy issues and problems and communicating this clearly both orally and in writing. The ability to manage the production of good quality, accurate written materials for Ministers and executives, often within short timeframes, is essential.

Key accountabilities

• Lead the development of evidence based, creative, innovative and practical solutions to improve the delivery of major infrastructure projects.

• Lead research and analysis, prepare project briefs, reports, policies and other documents that are designed to identify and develop reforms to support more efficient infrastructure project delivery.

• Identify emerging issues and solutions that impact on the public infrastructure operating environment, including reform opportunities that support value for money project delivery.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders facilitate the achievement of outcomes. This includes representation at, and coordination of forums across government.

• Actively contribute to the development and enhancement of a high-performance and collaborative culture in the Infrastructure Strategy and Project Advisory Group, and wider organisation. This includes modelling the Infrastructure Division's values, nurturing the team's development and contributing to cross-functional initiatives.

Experience and qualifications

• A relevant qualification (e.g. Public Policy, Planning, Commerce, Law, Arts, Economics, Organisational Development, Engineering, Project Management).
• Experience in policy development, strategic reform and/ or asset management, would be desirable.

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.

Further Information

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 Caitlin Phillips on or email

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 on Sunday, 23 November 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.