Title:  Senior Commercial Advisor

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.  

About the role

The Senior Commercial Advisor helps grow and manage revenue from roadside advertising across the transport network. The role works with internal teams, government stakeholders and industry partners to identify new opportunities, bring sites to market and manage contracts. It provides commercial advice, supports policy development and monitors contract performance. Success in this role increases revenue, ensures assets are used effectively, and supports strong, compliant partnerships that deliver value for the department and the community.  

To access the Position Description, please  click here.   

Key Selection Criteria

• Enjoys leading and coordinating projects, working with others to deliver results.
• Can manage contracts, monitor performance and ensure suppliers meet agreed outcomes.
• Can influence and communicate effectively to gain support and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Can think critically, solve problems and make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Can stay calm under pressure, adapt to change and work collaboratively to achieve outcomes.

Qualifications and experience

• At least 5 years of professional experience in a relevant commercial setting (mandatory)
• A relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, finance, economics, business management, law, or related discipline (desirable)
• Experience working with State or Federal Government (mandatory).

Other position-specific requirements

• Experience contracting with out of home advertising service providers in public or private transport infrastructure environments

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 Monday, the 4th of May 2026.

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  John Edney, Director Commercial Revenue via John.edney@transport.vic.gov.au.   

Redeployees

If you are a VPS redeployee, please state this in your cover letter and include your case manager’s contact details. This helps ensure your redeployment status is appropriately considered. For more information on redeployment, visit the Victorian Government policy here:
 https://www.vic.gov.au/public-sector-industrial-relations-policies-2025/redundancy-redeployment-and-retrenchment

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