About Us
Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) serves the government by providing leadership in economic, financial and resource management. We influence outcomes that can have a real impact on people’s lives. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians. We value our people and motivate them to lead, influence, collaborate and innovate.
DTF upholds and demonstrates the values of the VPS and is the embodiment of VPS leadership. DTF’s values are adopted from the Public Administration Act 2004:
- Commitment to Human Rights
About the Branch/Group
The Commercial Transactions group:
- provides transaction advisory services and advice on whole of state negotiations and commercial transactions to the Government; and
- leads the implementation and delivery of government priorities related to social, affordable and market housing.
The Commercial Transactions team provides transaction advisory services and advice on whole of State negotiations and commercial transactions. This includes identifying asset reform opportunities to optimise the State’s balance sheet management as well as overseeing post transaction governance for complex commercial transactions.
Our objective is to ensure the benefits, costs and risks are understood so that Government can make informed decisions.
The team has broad expertise in a range of disciplines including project management, economics, finance, accounting, policy development, industrial relations and law. As a result, we can quickly provide concise, considered and expert advice on complex matters.
About the Roles
It is anticipated that the roles will support a range of project work in the Commercial Transactions group (as required). The successful candidates will be able to apply the skills identified in the key accountabilities to support the group in providing transaction advisory services and advise on whole of State negotiations or the implementation and delivery of government priorities related to social, affordable and market housing.
Key Accountabilities
In these roles, you will:
- provide policy, risk management and commercial advice on a range of issues relating to complex projects and transactions to executives, agencies and departments and Ministers;
- work with specialist advisers to develop options and strategies for complex commercial transactions and negotiations;
- consult and liaise with key stakeholders in both the public and private sectors, including with stakeholders that have competing interests, to ensure policy making is informed, project advice is appropriate and relevant, and the State’s ongoing commercial and financial interests are protected with respect to transactions managed by the team;
- undertake research and analysis for significant government reform opportunities and structuring commercial transactions, including going concerns and business mergers as well as finance considerations;
- work collaboratively with departments and agencies on project delivery and operational issues;
- provide advice to ensure the consistent use of best practice policy and processes; and
- demonstrate initiative and contribute at a high level to the team’s strategic business planning and decision-making process to ensure a cohesive and collegiate approach to achieving team, group and departmental objectives.
About You
- Demonstrated experience providing policy, systems thinking, commercial and/or economic analysis and advice that contributes to innovative policy formulation and/or outcomes; and a capacity to effectively navigate Government decision making processes.
- Well-developed commercial acumen and analytical and conceptual skills with demonstrated capacity to identify or support significant government reform opportunities and provide strategic and pragmatic advice and recommendations to departmental officers and Ministers.
- Sound knowledge of Government policy and practice impacting on financial and contractual arrangements with external parties.
- Strong communication skills, including demonstrated experience in presenting written information and data to highlight key findings and clear options for decision makers within tight timeframes and demonstrated ability to visually and verbally present information to a variety of audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to initiate and maintain effective relationships internally and externally and effectively represent the department by leading the negotiation of appropriate outcomes; and experience working collaboratively within and across teams with diverse skills.
- Strong project management and organisational skills with a proven ability to display initiative, be responsive and provide the required outcomes in a timely manner.
Mandatory requirements
- Strong background and experience in a commercial, economics, public policy or analysis role, including the provision of complex strategic advice to senior management and other clients.
- Experience in working as part of a team that carries out diverse and varied business activities.
- Experience in understanding and interpreting financial models and balance sheets.
- Experience in procurement initiation and delivery consistent with organisational policies.
- Experience in developing and preparing documents for both internal and public distribution.
- Relationship building, influencing and negotiation skills.
- Formal qualifications in a related field (Commerce, Economics, Finance, Technology or Law) will be well regarded.
One role is Ongoing and the other is fixed term. Please specify which role is preferred.. These positions are only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
For more information, please see the Position Description
How to apply
Apply before the advertised closing date 11:59pm on 12 October 2026. All applications should include:
· a resume; and
· a cover letter which addresses the key selection criteria (within three pages).
Other relevant information
To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DTF actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DTF can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.