Title:  Commercial And Finance Adviser

About us

We create thriving places and connected communities. We bring together transport, planning, land use, precinct and policy functions in a single department to deliver the best outcomes for Victorians. 

Together with our portfolio agencies, we are responsible for planning, building, operating and +maintaining Victoria’s transport, planning and land services for use by all. 

We foster a safe, inclusive and constructive place to work. 

Network Design and Integration delivers transport priorities through the planning, development and maintenance of an integrated pipeline of projects and strategic initiatives that provide safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes to all Victorians.

About the role

This is a 3-year fixed term role

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic financial and commercial advice across major rolling stock and ticketing projects. The Commercial and Finance Advisor will play a pivotal role in optimising financial outcomes, managing complex commercial risks, and ensuring strong governance and value for money for the State. Working across multidisciplinary teams, you’ll help shape commercial strategies that drive successful project delivery and long-term benefits for Victoria.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will bring deep commercial and financial expertise, with a proven ability to lead and advise on complex, high-value projects across the rolling stock and ticketing portfolio. Success in this role relies on the capacity to provide strategic, evidence-based advice on commercial structures, financial modelling, and risk management that informs executive decision-making and drives value for money outcomes. The role requires a confident communicator who can influence stakeholders, navigate complex governance environments, and contribute to the strategic direction and successful delivery of major transport initiatives.

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Personal Attributes

The team operates in a dynamic, high-complexity environment, requiring a proactive and analytically minded professional who can provide robust commercial and financial solutions. The successful applicant will excel in engaging stakeholders, managing risk, and delivering outcomes that align with strategic and operational objective

Position accountabilities

• Deliver expert commercial and financial advice to support the successful delivery of major rolling stock and ticketing projects, ensuring safety, operational, and value-for-money outcomes.
• Lead financial planning, reporting, risk management, and commercial negotiations, including management of claims and disputes.
• Collaborate with project teams, legal, procurement, and senior stakeholders to align strategies and optimise project performance.
• Provide clear, actionable insights, building trust with internal and external stakeholders and supporting informed executive decision-making.

Qualifications and experience

• Tertiary qualification in finance, project management, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience delivering outcomes in complex, high-value or high-risk project environments.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience collaborating with external advisors on complex commercial or financial matters.

Culture Value

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds representing the community that we serve, including veterans, parents, carers, First Peoples, people with disability, multicultural, multifaith and LGBTIQA+ individuals.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture. Through shared actions and behaviours aligned with our strategy and direction, we empower our people to thrive and meaningfully contribute to the department’s goals.

What we offer

Working at the Department of Transport and Planning provides people with the opportunity to contribute to creating thriving places and connected communities for all Victorians.

For further details please refer to Careers at the Department of Transport and Planning.

Pre-employment checks and employment conditions

All new appointments to the department will be subject to a National Criminal Records Check, Misconduct Screening, and a Qualification Check where there is a requirement for a mandatory qualification. Information provided to the Department of Transport and Planning will be treated in the strictest confidence consistent with the requirements of the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa necessary for the nature of the position.

Recipients of Victorian Public Service (VPS) voluntary departure packages should note that re-employment restrictions apply.

Non-VPS applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months.

How to apply

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Applications close at 11.59pm on Thursday November 13, 2025.

Please include both your resume and a cover letter. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, we’re unable to accept email or manual submissions.

For further information about the role, please contact Jarrod Hatte, Director Commercial, at jarrod.hatte@transport.vic.gov.au

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