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About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

Investment and Technology is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning and is responsible for providing delivering commercial and information technology services to drive high performance and improved commercial outcomes for the State.

Commerical Advisory is a Division within Investment and Technology, with a mandate to plan for, design and lead major commercial transactions and deliver commercial and contract management services to deliver innovation and value for money outcomes.

Job description:

About the Role

2x Roles Available
Fixed Term Position until 30 June 2027

The Commercial Manager provides project management and commercial advice, leading project workstreams and commercial projects.

Our Commercial Advisory Division collaborates with policy and contract management teams throughout the public transport contracting lifecycle. This includes mobilising project teams, preparing commercial strategies, conducting transactions through to contract execution, and delivering commercial contracting advice.

Key responsibilities include developing project and commercial options, creating high-quality tender documents, engaging with industry to inform commercial strategies, managing project delivery and governance processes, procuring external advisers, managing reporting, and providing commercial advice on public transport contracts, transport data systems, and related services in Victoria.

This position works flexibly across the Division, potentially supporting or leading multiple projects and may involve people management.

The successful candidate will have proven experience working in multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex, high-value public transport contracts and policy outcomes within commercial and financial contexts.

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Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Manage end-to-end poly/project/commercial outcomes from strategy, commercial and financial principles developement to executing a commercial transaction through tender documents development and evaluation/negotiation of offers that achieves desired outcomes.
• Prepare documentation, briefings and advice, including submissions to Government and senior stakeholders on complex commercial / policy matters that is accepted by stakeholders.
• Manage complex policy / commercial projects by applying commercial, financial, project / time management skills and drive value for money outcomes for the State.
• Applying past experience in commercial deal making / corporate finance / M&A transactions at either a consulting firm or internal corporate development / corporate finance function of a complex public or private sector organisation including investment banks / super funds / sovereign wealth funds - you will bring commercial transaction management experience with a comprehensive understanding of risks involved in commercial deal making and influence outcomes that achieve project / program objectives.

Join the Department of Transport and Planning and play a pivotal role in shaping Victoria's public transport future. As a Commercial Manager, you'll lead complex negotiations, develop strategic partnerships, and drive commercial outcomes that maximise economic benefits while minimising risks.

This role offers the opportunity to work across policy and contract management, overseeing procurement, governance, and financial compliance. You'll provide expert commercial advice, implement risk-based financial modelling, and translate strategic direction into actionable plans. Managing multiple projects, you will define success measures, engage stakeholders, and ensure seamless project delivery.

We're looking for a dynamic leader with strong commercial acumen, financial expertise, and a talent for building stakeholder relationships. If you have a proven track record in high-value contract negotiations and strategic planning, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on Victoria's transport network.

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Qualifications and Experience

Desirable

• At least 3 years of professional experience in a relevant commercial transaction or deal-making setting.
• Experience in consulting (big 4 / second tier firm) working in commercial transactions and contracting of large Public Transport, infrastructure contracts or corporate finance, M&A, corporate development in large complex organisations.
• Experience working with State or Federal Government would be beneficial.

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

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Applications close 9:00PM on Thursday 20th March, 2025

Please include a resume and cover letter.

All applications must be submitted through the online portal.

We're unable to consider email or manual applications at this time.

For further information about the role please contact Briony Grigg via [email protected]

Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check, psychometric testing, psychometric testing, and other pre-employment assessments. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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