Commercial Manager

About Us

At Development Victoria, we're passionate about making Victoria a great place to be. We create vibrant places across our state, through diverse and strategic property development and urban renewal projects.

As the Victorian Government's development arm, we revitalise iconic public buildings, create important community, creative and sporting facilities and repurpose public land, for all Victorians. We also build great homes and communities where people and businesses can thrive, catering for different budgets, lifestyles, and people - designed to be sustainable and affordable.

Your New Role

Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will play a key role in shaping the commercial and financial performance of a diverse portfolio of development projects. This role isn't just about reporting – it is about strategic influence, commercial insight, and partnering with development teams to unlock value and deliver impact. You will need to think independently, challenge assumptions, and communicate with clarity.

Core Accountabilities:

• Act as a trusted commercial advisor to project teams and senior leaders
• Lead the development of project feasibility models and business cases to inform strategic decisions
• Provide clear, commercially focused advice on procurement, pricing, and risk mitigation strategies
• Drive effective budgeting, forecasting and planning across both corporate and project levels
• Present financial insights and recommendations to the Investment Committee and executive stakeholders
• Maintain a pulse on market conditions and contribute to pricing and timing strategies
• Proactively manage commercial and financial risks to support long-term project success
• Foster continuous improvement across commercial and finance practices

If you are a seasoned Commercial Manager ready to make a significant impact within the Victorian community by combining your financial expertise with strategic influence and partnership skills, we invite you to apply.

About You

We are looking for someone with strong commercial instincts, a sharp financial lens, and the confidence to advocate for sound decisions. You will be self-directed and solution-focused, capable of owning your work while collaborating across multiple functions.

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Finance, Accounting or related discipline
• CA or CPA qualified
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a commercial, finance, or business partnering role within a project-driven environment
• Strong property development, infrastructure or construction sector experience
• Proven ability to develop and present financial models, feasibility studies and business cases
• Confident stakeholder engagement with the ability to influence and advise at all levels
• Advanced Excel and EstateMaster skills; experience with TechOne, Tableau preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to present complex financial insights in simple, strategic terms

If you're a commercially driven property expert ready to take ownership, challenge ideas, and contribute to something bigger – we would love to hear from you.

Employee Benefits

• We drive strong collaboration and support our teams to work virtually and flexibly.
• Professional development opportunities available including;
• Study support
• Mentoring programs
• Opportunity to participate in cross functional working groups that drive diversity and inclusion and sustainability initiatives.
• Novated leasing
• Purchase leave
• Paid parental leave
• Technology salary sacrifice
• Employee referral bonuses
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives such as EAP and mental health and wellbeing leave
• Access to group life & group salary continuance insurance
• Modern onsite facilities

Application Process

• Please apply via our careers page linked to this advertisement, applications will not be accepted via email.
• Please note: The preferred candidate will be required to complete a national police record check prior to an offer of employment being made.
• At Development Victoria, we work flexibly and value diversity, and we invite you to talk to us about any preferences or adjustments you may value or require to either our recruitment process or the role itself. If you identify as a person with disability, please let us know how we can provide additional support to your application.

Application Deadline: Please submit your application by 6 July 2025. Applications received after this date may not be considered.   

If you require further information about this role, please contact Recruitment Enquiries

We respectfully request no agency approaches. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes being sent to anyone here in our business.