About the role: The Executive Director, Commercial and Infrastructure provides strategic leadership and commercial stewardship of the Departments capital, infrastructure and asset portfolio. The role is accountable for establishing strong investment governance across planning, funding, procurement and lifecycle management, ensuring infrastructure and commercial decisions are financially sustainable, contractually robust, and deliver value-for-money outcomes aligned to government priorities. The Executive Director leads the Department's approach to infrastructure governance and commercial management, including asset strategy, capacity planning, major capital works oversight, and commercial property and equipment programs. The role ensures clear accountabilities, disciplined decision pathways and effective risk management across the infrastructure lifecycle - from business case development and procurement through delivery, commissioning and ongoing asset performance. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary, the Executive Director leads a multidisciplinary branch comprising several units responsible for complex commercial and infrastructure initiatives. The role drives cohesive ways of working across units and delivery partners, strengthening contract management, controls, assurance and performance reporting to support transparent oversight and timely decision-making. Through strong commercial leadership and effective governance, the Executive Director enables a high-performing infrastructure portfolio that supports safe, sustainable and equitable health services across Victoria, translating capital investment into tangible improvements in access, quality and system outcomes. About us: At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected. We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all. About you: We are looking for someone who can: * Provide strategic leadership and stewardship of the Department's infrastructure, capital and asset portfolio, ensuring investment decisions deliver value-for-money and align to government priorities and health system needs. * Lead procurement and commercial strategy for major capital and infrastructure initiatives, ensuring appropriate contracting models, risk allocation, probity and supplier performance management. * Lead infrastructure governance and commercial oversight, establishing clear decision pathways, accountabilities, controls and assurance across the infrastructure lifecycle (planning, funding, procurement, delivery, commissioning and ongoing performance). Required Expertise / Qualifications: * A high degree of understanding and knowledge of the Victorian health system, relevant departmental systems and environments and the ability to build increased capability in others. * Exceptional advisory, negotiation, communication and relationship building skills, with demonstrated capacity to work effectively within a politically sensitive context. * Strong political and commercial acumen and tactical awareness * Knowledge of contemporary approaches to commercial and infrastructure investment and finance * A tertiary qualification in fields related to health, business and/or management is mandatory What we offer: * The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world. * A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector. * A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements. How to apply: Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date. We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians. All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at inclusion@health.vic.gov.au. 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