Commercial Infrastructure & Commercial Transaction Specialists (Multiple Director Roles)

Commercial Infrastructure & Commercial Transaction Specialists (Multiple Director Roles)
Major Projects, Commercial Transactions, Toll Review
Infrastructure and Structured Finance Unit (ISFU)

• Employment Type: Ongoing and fixed-term roles available
• Employment period: Ongoing and 6 to 12-month fixed-term opportunities
• Classification / Band: Senior Executive Band 1
• Remuneration: $260,194, negotiable; total remuneration package includes superannuation
• Locations: Sydney CBD, Flexible & Hybrid working options available
• Applications Close: Wednesday, 21 February 2024 at 10:00am

Stepping into the heart of the NSW Government
When you join NSW Treasury as a Director, ISFU, you will play a leading role in the planning and delivery of high profile and critical infrastructure projects and Commercial Transactions for the people of NSW.
You will get to provide valued and strategic input into and receive front-line exposure to the State's most important infrastructure and commercial initiatives.
You will be given opportunities to further enhance and develop your professional skills including complex problem solving, using commercial acumen and leadership and stakeholder management by joining our senior executive leadership training programs and being part of challenging projects.
We consider work-life balance a key feature of life at Treasury. You will get to work in a supportive, flexible environment and have a high degree of autonomy to structure your work schedule around times to suit both your life outside of the workplace while still enjoying high levels of responsibility, direct project involvement and quality of work.
If you are an experienced infrastructure professional or Commercial Transaction specialist looking to move into an exciting role, with access to the highest quality major projects and Commercial Transaction work available in the State, we would like to hear from you.
About the Team
You will join our Infrastructure and Structured Finance Unit (ISFU) within the Commercial Group of NSW Treasury. Read more about your future .
ISFU is NSW Treasury's in-house infrastructure and Commercial Transactions team. The Unit specialises in providing strategic, commercial and financial advice on structuring, funding, financing, procuring and delivering large and complex infrastructure projects, whether wholly publicly funded or Public Private Partnership (PPPs), as well as significant and complex Commercial Transactions.
In addition, ISFU is the custodian of the NSW PPP Policy and Guidelines which govern the development and delivery of PPP projects in NSW and collaborates with delivery agencies throughout the project lifecycle from investment decision, bid development and evaluation, negotiation, contract execution and financial close.
The Unit also provides structuring advice to develop alternative sources of capital and leads the restructure, refinancing and renegotiation of material contractual or commercial changes to existing projects.
Achieving Success as a Director, ISFU
These roles will suit applicants with extensive Commercial Infrastructure or Commercial Transaction experiences from a variety of backgrounds including those set out below. It is not expected that applicants will demonstrate all attributes referred to below or that the applicant will necessarily have experience both with respect to infrastructure projects and non-infrastructure Commercial Transactions.

• 15 to 20 years' experience in relevant construction industry-related roles or in negotiating, structuring and executing significant Commercial Transactions
• Tertiary or postgraduate qualifications in engineering, construction management, commerce, finance, law, business management or in a related discipline, or demonstrated, equivalent, relevant professional experience and training
• Extensive demonstrated infrastructure sector or M&A experience is essential
• Substantial management experience, including commercial and financial, change and risk, and experience in leading, motivating and managing a cohesive and high performing team of professionals
• Project management experience and demonstrated ability to exercise leadership, negotiate and influence in dealings with diverse stakeholders
• Advanced ability to represent an organisation with authority and credibility, including strong communication and strategy skills
• Knowledge and understanding, or the demonstrated ability to develop an understanding of, the NSW Government's policies and programs, NSW's infrastructure capability and market dynamics, and key sectors relevant to the State's economic growth
• Experience gained within the public or private sector, in infrastructure and major projects planning, procurement or delivery, including in legal or financial infrastructure advisory teams, will be highly regarded
• Experience providing structuring advice, undertaking scoping studies, performing strategic reviews, and playing a leading role in the execution of significant and complex Commercial Transactions.

These roles liaise extensively with other areas within Treasury and with NSW government agencies across several sectors such as Transport, Energy, Water, Health, Education, Social Housing and Corrective Justice and equivalents in other jurisdictions across Australia, and with external stakeholders.
Recent and current programs of work
Toll Review

• The Director will report directly to the Executive Director, Toll Review and be responsible for managing and coordinating Treasury's commercial input into the Independent Toll Review being led by Professor Allan Fels and Dr David Cousins.
• The Independent Toll Review will examine the basis for setting motorway tolls in Sydney and the impact of toll relief measures. The Review will consider the appropriate structure and level of tolls for the future having regard to their efficiency, fairness, simplicity and transparency, the historical concession agreements with providers, and the interaction with all modes of transport. The Review Terms of Reference can be found

. * The Director will be responsible for the development and evaluation of commercial models for the implementation of toll reform, having regard to the existing concession agreements and the State's budget and financial position, as well as the implementation of the preferred model.

• The Director will need to collaborate and work closely with Transport for NSW; Treasury and Transport for NSW are jointly supporting the Review.

Commercial Transactions

• The Director will lead the provision of structuring advice, undertaking scoping studies, performing strategic reviews to consider financial and strategic options, and will generally play a leading role in executing significant Commercial Transactions.
• Recent and ongoing Commercial Transactions with respect to which ISFU has played a leading role include the Viral Vector Manufacturing Facility and Casinos Tax and Jobs Arrangements.

Major Infrastructure Projects

• The Director will lead the provision of support to agencies throughout the procurement phase (from procurement options analysis, through contract execution and financial close, to post-contract close matters), as well as the delivery phase (including with respect to risk and claims management).
• Recent and ongoing major infrastructure projects with respect to which ISFU has had deep involvement include Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Sydney Metro West, Central West Orana REZ, New England REZ, Regional Rail and significant Water Infrastructure projects.

Investing in you
We value our employees, and this commitment is reflected in the development we offer.
Our Leading at Treasury curriculum comprises leadership programs to improve your effectiveness at every stage of your career. Through a mix of self-paced, online learning, in-person workshops and formal programs, you will learn how to lead, influence and engage others.
Just some of the benefits of working with Treasury include:

• Flexible hybrid working at our office at 52 Martin Place, Sydney in line with operational needs.
• Continuous Learning at Treasury initiatives We invite subject matter experts to share their knowledge and expertise in in-house educational sessions, various of online trainings are also at your fingertips to access.
• We are committed to providing a healthy workplace, both mentally and physically. Our Wellbeing at Treasury curriculum offers regular seminars. From opportunities to connect with colleagues to boost social connection, to seminars on creating better financial health and enhancing physical and psychological wellbeing.
• A range of leave, including generous paid parental leave and other leave to support a range of requirements.

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Interested in working with us?
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How we get to know you:

• an up-to-date resume detailing your knowledge, skills, and experience in relation to the role
• a 2-page cover letter outlining the reason for your interest in the role and the relevance of your skills and experience to ISFU's work
• complete several pre-screening questions as part of the application process.

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Talent Pool
A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process. A talent pool represents a group of applicants who have been assessed and identified as suitable for this role or similar roles and who may be considered for a range of similar roles, including temporary, term, or ongoing roles, over the next 18 months.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for ongoing employment at NSW Treasury, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident of Australia. To be eligible for ongoing or temporary roles you must be a substantive or temporary NSW public service employee.
NSW Treasury does not provide relocation expenses, nor can we support employer-sponsored work visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo background checks and provide confirmation of tertiary academic qualifications before commencement.
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Close of applications 10:00 am Wednesday 21 February 2024
A concurrent search is also underway
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