Senior Commercial Advisor

Company description:

About Us

The Department of Transport & Planning brings together all transport modes to design, plan, build and operate Victoria's transport system. Our job is to further integrate the transport network and improve the delivery of services to Victorians for simpler, quicker and safer journeys that connect people and places and support Victoria's prosperity and liveability.

Mobility and Insights is a division the Department of Transport & Planning and is responsible for the delivery of better outcomes for users of the transport system through developing and coordinating customer and transport system insights, strategy and innovation.

We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

The department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life.

The department is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including veterans, people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, have a disability, are from varied cultural backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. The department provides workplace adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

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

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

Job description:

About the Role (2 positions available - both ongoing & full-time)

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).

To access the Position Description, please click here.

The ideal candidate will possess accomplished skills in partnering and co-creation, critical thinking, problem solving, business and commercial acumen, managing difficult conversations, and stakeholder management, complemented by accomplished personal attributes such as flexibility, adaptability, outcomes thinking, and leading collaboration, with qualifications reflective of the outlined competencies.

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 Road PPPs, under limited direction. The areas include KPI assessments including abatements, quarterly service payments, toll Increases 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

Click the ‘Apply' button and follow the prompts. Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday the 6th of March 2024. For further information about the role please contact Arseni Malinovitch, Senior Commercial Manager via ***************@roads.vic.gov.au.

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

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