Director, Economic Infrastructure

About us  

The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) serves the government by providing leadership in economic, financial and resource management. We influence outcomes that can have a real impact on people’s lives. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians. We value our people and motivate them to lead, influence, collaborate and innovate.   

The Infrastructure Policy and Assurance Group   

Infrastructure Policy and Assurance (IPA) group’s purpose is to be an influential and trusted source for advice and infrastructure project assurance for the State's capital investments.  

This is achieved by:  

• providing advice to government on capital financial estimates management;   

• providing advice to government on capital investment proposals through the State budget process (leading advice on the capital program and producing Budget Paper No.4);  

• project assurance as it relates to the High Value High Risk Project Assurance Framework and Gateway Review Process; and  

• providing frameworks, guidance, and policy advice to government on infrastructure investments (including at the program level), asset management, construction and commercial contracting.  

IPA comprises an economic infrastructure team and a social infrastructure team, with Directors and analysts shadowing departments for the purposes of project assurance and the annual capital budget process.    

About the role   

The Director, Economic Infrastructure is responsible for providing advice and support to the Executive Director, Deputy-Secretary and Treasurer on capital financial estimates management, new investment proposals and management of the state’s capital pipeline including as part of the annual State budget process.   

You will also work closely with departments on the assurance and delivery of major projects including by representing DTF on formal project governance structures.   

As a leader in the Infrastructure Policy and Assurance Group, you will ensure your staff are well motivated and supported to perform their roles of advising key stakeholders and help ensure the Group has a high-performing and supportive culture.    

About you   

To be successful in this role, you will have:  

• Highly developed financial management and strategic acumen that can be deployed effectively within a complex understanding of capital fiscal management, and with demonstrable sound judgement  

• Leadership skills with experience in building a collaborative team culture and actively modelling the Department’s vision and values 

• Well-developed communication, influencing and negotiating skills including the ability to build consensus and foster effective working relationships with key stakeholders at senior levels within the public and private sectors 

• Proven experience in managing a portfolio of strategic projects and functions to achieve organisational objectives 

• Proven ability to provide practical advice to government to solve complex problems in a sensitive, time-pressured and often ambiguous environment; often with competing and changing priorities 

Mandatory and other requirements: 

• Experience in government and a comprehensive understanding of the workings of government  

• Experience in government fiscal management  

• Experience delivering policy, managing programs and managing resources in a complex environment requiring sound judgement and management of risk 

• Track record managing and influencing multi-disciplinary teams     

Click here to view the Position Description and learn more about this role before applying.  

How to apply   

To apply, select the ‘Apply Now’ button and provide a copy of your resume and cover letter summarising your skills and relevant experience.  

Applications close at midnight on 11 June 2026. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.   

To be eligible for appointment to this role, applicants will possess corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period. Appointment to an ongoing role is only available to an Australian/New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.  Preferred applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment screening. DTF actively promotes diversity, inclusion and an equal opportunity workplace. We welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All roles at DTF can be worked flexibly, however it may differ from role to role.