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. The Economic Group - Transport Infrastructure and Planning The Economic group supports the Government in growing employment, material living standards and economic activity. The Group advises on employment policy, productivity growth, macroeconomic conditions, energy, climate change and decarbonisation, industry development, business innovation, transport and infrastructure policy, and land use planning. Key tasks include providing advice on inclusively growing jobs and living standards while responding to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenge of inflation, and reducing the emissions-intensity of the Victorian economy. The Transport, Infrastructure and Planning team supports the government's agenda and aims to improve the lives of all Victorians by providing authoritative, influential and timely policy advice. This includes conducting analysis of economic trends and the distributional and sectoral impacts of economic policies. Areas of focus include infrastructure planning, management and regulation; transport planning, reform and market design; and land-use planning and housing policy. The team is part of DTF's Economic Group, which supports the Government in growing employment, material living standards and economic activity. About the role Joining the Transport, Infrastructure, and Planning team as a Manager, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the team and of Victoria's transport, infrastructure and planning systems. This position is specifically focused on land use planning, and offers the opportunity to lead a team that is addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing our state, including boosting housing supply and improving housing affordability. As part of our high performing and influential team, you will combine your people management skills with expertise in economics and/or public policy to deliver timely, accurate, and influential advice on a wide range of complex economic, financial, and public policy issues. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated manager with a strong foundation in economics or public policy, superior people management and communication skills, and a passion for being influential and making a difference. Your ability to work collaboratively, both within the team and across government departments, will be critical in fostering a positive team culture and achieving our collective goals. Key Accountabilities The Manager – Transport, Infrastructure and Planning will: 1 Lead and develop the skills of team members within the Transport, Infrastructure and Planning team by * fostering a positive culture; * supporting development; * managing work prioritisation; * ensuring work is high quality; * and contributing to planning and direction setting; 2 Lead policy advice and guide DTF's position on key transport, infrastructure and planning policy issues by: * developing practical advice on economic and policy issues for senior management and government * researching and summarising complex economic, financial and/or public policy issues * developing briefings and policy advice that are timely, accurate, accessible, fit-for-purpose, and supports the strategic direction of the work group and department. 3 Work collaboratively within the team to balance workloads, ensure staff wellbeing, coordinate work and provide development opportunities for team members 4 Develop trusted and influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders Key selection criteria * Influential and persuasive advice: experience delivering persuasive, high-quality verbal and written briefings and advice to solve complex and ambiguous problems using economic frameworks or principles and based on robust analysis and research * Strategic communication: capacity to develop fit-for-purpose products and advice suited to the policy environment and consistent with strategic or organisational objectives, and demonstrated ability to communicate complex concepts simply * Leadership and management: experience leading high-profile work, guiding and supporting team members, driving a positive culture, developing others including building strategic thinking and judgement, and providing feedback * Influential relationships: experience building relationships within internal and external stakeholders to build consensus, influence, and negotiate to achieve strategic objectives * Responsiveness: experience in providing timely and fit-for-purpose advice to senior executives to solve complex problems in a sensitive, time-pressured and often ambiguous environment often with competing and changing priorities Mandatory requirements * Relevant work experience including leading teams, providing influential advice to senior decision-makers, and working in a complex policy environment. * Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, law or a related field are an advantage. 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. Further Information If you are a VPS employee and identified as the preferred candidate during the recruitment process, you will need to obtain approval from your manager and Executive Director to take up this role as a secondment. 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 Eamon Zelencich (Director, Transport, Infrastructure and Planning) on 0427 277 328 or email eamon.zelencich@dtf.vic.gov.au. 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 Sunday, 18 January 2026. 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.