Role
Reporting to the Senior Commercial Manger, the Senior Commercial Advisor is responsible for providing specialist skills to manage operational and financial aspects of nominated Public Private Partnerships (PPP) managed by Commercial Advisory.
The role’s key purpose will be to manage and assist in all commercial aspects of the PPPs, as well as managing financial and operational matters. The role works on other projects and initiatives across Commercial Advisory, and with stakeholders across DTP (including Transport Services and DTP Legal) and the Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF).
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The ideal candidate should excel in partnering with stakeholders to co-create and validate strategies, solve problems critically within the business context, and manage stakeholder relationships effectively. They should also demonstrate strong business acumen, adaptability, and the ability to foster collaboration across the organization while ensuring positive community impact.
Position Outcomes / Accountabilities
• Financial and Commercial Expertise – Has provided accurate and timely financial and commercial advice and analyses on all financial aspects of a number of the State’s PPPs, under limited direction. The areas include KPI assessments including abatements, quarterly service payments and revenue sharing.
• Operational Expertise – Has effectively led workstreams and provided accurate and timely advice on operational aspects of the nominated PPPs with input from specialist areas including Transport Services, DTF Legal and external advisors.
• Effective Communications – Has prepared accurate and timely correspondence and briefings for key internal and external stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Management – The incumbent has built and maintained strong relationships with PPP Concession holders as well as other areas of DTP and DTF.
• Promote and support safe, inclusive and flexible team operations.
Qualifications and Experience
Mandatory
• Relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, finance, accounting or a related discipline.
• A proven track record of effectively managing complex and sensitive information from multiple stakeholders, often with competing priorities.
• Advanced Excel data analysis skills.
Desirable
• Experience managing commercial contracts preferably in Transport or Infrastructure
• Strong collaborative, interpersonal and consultation skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across the organisation and with external stakeholders.
• Previous experience with Victorian State Government processes and systems.
• High degree of attention to detail and pride in quality of deliverables.
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop
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.
How to Apply
Non-DTP Employees (Including VPS outside of DTP)
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Applications close at 9 PM on Monday, 2nd of September 2024.
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.
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