Job type: Full time / fixed term up to 12 months
Organisation: Department of Treasury and Finance
Occupation: Analyst
Reference: VG/DTF/COM/1832360
Multiple 12-month, fixed term opportunities available
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.
Commercial Transactions Provides transaction advisory services and advice on whole of State negotiations and commercial transactions to the Government.
This includes:
Identifying and implementing asset reform opportunities to optimise the State's balance sheet management;Leading and advising on complex commercial transactions and negotiations;Overseeing the post transaction governance arrangements and associated matters for complex commercial transactions;Leading the implementation and delivery of government priorities related to social housing and market housing.About the role We have multiple 12-month, fixed term opportunities with the following responsibilities:
Provide policy, risk management and commercial advice on a range of issues relating to complex projects and transactions to executives, agencies, departments, and Ministers;Work with specialist advisers to develop options and strategies for complex commercial transactions and negotiations;Provide advice to ensure the consistent use of best practice policy and processes;Consult and liaise with key stakeholders in both the public and private sectors, including stakeholders with 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;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;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 Ability to navigate government decision-making processes and provide policy, systems thinking, commercial and/or economic analysis and advice that contributes to innovative policy formulation and/or outcomes.Well-developed analytical and conceptual skills with demonstrated experience in identifying or supporting significant government reform opportunities and providing strategic and pragmatic advice and recommendations to departmental officers and Ministers.Exceptional communication skills, including demonstrated experience in presenting written information and data to highlight key findings and clear options for decision makers within tight timeframes.Excellent 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.Strong project management and organisational skills with a proven ability to display initiative, be responsive and provide the required outcomes in a timely manner.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 procurement initiation and delivery consistent with organisational policies.Formal qualifications in a related field (Commerce, Economics, Finance, Technology or Law) will be well regarded.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.
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.
How to apply VPS employees and other JSE-eligible applicants are encouraged to apply on the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board.
If during the recruitment process, you are identified as the preferred candidate for this role, you will be required to seek approval from your manager and Executive Director to undertake this role as a secondment.
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 Will Huang at ******.
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, 30 January 2025.
If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Careers 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.
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