Director, Housing Programs

Description:

About us
The Department of Treasury and Finance provides economic, financial and resource management advice to help the Victorian Government deliver its policies. We strive for excellence in financial and economic management to improve the lives of all Victorians.
Commercial Transactions Group
The Commercial Transactions group provides transaction advisory services and advice on whole of State negotiations to Government. This includes identifying asset reform opportunities to optimise the State's balance sheet management; advising and implementing on commercial transactions and negotiations; and leading the implementation and delivery of government priorities related to social, affordable and market housing.
About the role
This role leads a team responsible for the delivery and performance of the $2.8billion Victorian Homebuyer Fund in partnership with the State Revenue Office, and the Social Housing Growth Fund, to support delivery of the government's priorities in housing supply.
Key accountabilities
This position has the following responsibilities:
* Set and deliver the team strategy and priorities to meet expectations of the Executive Director, senior executives and Government;
* Lead a highly professional team that works both on policy development and implementation of housing delivery programs to increase accessibility, supply and diversity of housing;
* Influence, collaborate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including those within and beyond government to drive outcomes relevant to the housing market and sector to achieve outcomes;
* Provide authoritative advice to the Executive Director and the Department's senior executive team and to Government;
* Provide a supportive, creative and achievement-orientated working environment that is both customer and results focused;
* Deliver the highly successful Victorian Homebuyer Fund, managing contracts and service delivery relationships to deliver an efficient program with successful outcomes; and;
* Leverage policy and commercial skills to develop options from development through to delivery stage, including via the use of commercial processes.
About you
We are seeking applications from candidates with demonstrable experience in:
* Exceptional analytic abilities in economics, finance, commercial and related fields, including working knowledge of housing markets and ability to provide creative and solution-oriented advice at a strategic level;
* Experience in managing competing priorities under tight deadlines and delivering development of business cases, economic cost benefit analysis, project evaluation and financial reporting, and navigating the machinery of Government;
* Demonstrated success in advancing policy development through to implementation and delivering projects, utilising commercial or quasi-commercial processes to achieve government's policy objectives;
* Track record in building stakeholder relationships across government and in the private sector (including with partners participating in government initiatives) and working with external partners to achieve Government's policy objectives;
* Strong negotiation, influencing and communication skills (written and verbal) with a proven ability to engage strategically with senior stakeholders both inside and outside of Government; and
* Demonstrated leadership skills and experience in driving high performing teams and managing people.
Experience and qualifications
* Extensive experience at a senior level in government and a comprehensive understanding of the workings of government.
* Extensive experience delivering policy, managing programs and managing resources in a complex environment requiring sound judgement and management of risk.
* Post-graduate qualifications in public policy, public administration, commerce or law would be advantageous
About our culture
We aim to be a model employer providing an inclusive workplace that is understanding and respectful of differences such as gender, identity, race, disability or age. In addition, we are committed to supporting Aboriginal pathways between education and employment.
The Department strives to create an environment that supports a flexible and adaptive workforce. All requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered in line with operational requirements.
How to apply
For more information about the position and key selection criteria, please refer to the position description. If you have specific questions regarding the role, please contact Kevin Lee at kevin.lee@dtf.vic.gov.au or phone 0439 148 407.
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, 09 April 2025. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team. Covid-19 Vaccination
DTF is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees and clients and consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OH&S Act). To support this DTF has a COVID-19 Vaccination policy which strongly recommends all DTF employees be fully vaccinated.