Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $113,022 - $136,747
Grade: VPS 5
Occupation: Accounting, finance and procurement
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 8852
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.
About the group
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 Senior Commercial Officer will provide analytical support and advice working with various workstreams and stakeholders in undertaking procurement strategy, project admin, analysis and transactions management.
Key elements of the role will include undertaking transaction management function for procurements from time to time, including setting up data room, interactives and other processes in addition to providing analytical support through all the project phases. In addition, the role will also include managing external suppliers, analysing contract payments, managing project budgets, monthly reporting and forecasting, as well as leading smaller advisory procurement activities to support the Project.
This will include developing project options, preparing high-quality transaction documents including Request for Tender for project consultant requirements, engaging with industry, project management, procurement and management of external advisers (including technical, legal and commercial), reporting, leading and managing governance processes, and general commercial advice that delivers long term high-value public transport contracts such as for bus operations, transport data systems and a wide range of other public transport related service contracts in Victoria.
Key Selection Criteria
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to lead complex procurement negotiations and establish strategic partnerships that maximise value and minimise risk. They will be skilled in independently managing end-to-end contract administration, ensuring compliance, performance, and effective risk mitigation. Additionally, they will apply sound financial management practices, maintaining robust controls and using risk-based modelling to inform strategic decision-making and ensure ongoing compliance.
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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 closes at 11.59pm on Wednesday, 26th 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 Nathan Rowe, Technical Delivery Lead via [email protected]
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