* Department: Department of Treasury and Finance
About this role
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.
Group/Division/Branch
The Environment, Resources & Decarbonisation team supports the Government's agenda and provides authoritative and timely policy advice to DTF's portfolio ministers and senior management on energy, environment, climate change and natural resources issues. Our advice supports the Government to achieve its target of net zero emissions by 2045, and renewable energy of 65 per cent by 2030 and 95 per cent by 2035. The successful applicant will be joining the team at a critical stage in the state's energy transition, in a uniquely influential role.
Key accountabilities
This position has the following responsibilities:
o Lead and manage a small team to deliver:
+ timely, accurate, accessible and fit-for-purpose advice on energy, environment, climate change and natural resources issues for senior management and government;
+ research on economic and/or public policy issues that have commercial, legal and financial implications.
o Manage projects to inform policy development;
o Collaborate within and outside the team on economic, financial and/or public policy projects;
o Manage and influence internal and external stakeholders on complex and sensitive issues;
o Foster a positive, collaborative and inclusive team culture.
o Provide mentoring and development support for team members.
About you
We are seeking applications from candidates with demonstrable experience in:
o A strong understanding of the role and influence of State government in policy making;
o Influence – extensive experience in building relationships, shaping stakeholders' views and supporting informed decision-making on complex issues;
o Conceptual and problem-solving skills – demonstrated capacity to solve complex and ambiguous problems;
o Experience using economic frameworks and tools for policy advice would be advantageous;
o Communication – excellent communication skills including conveying complex issues persuasively to senior executives in plain language;
o Leadership and management – demonstrated experience leading and developing others to pursue common goals.
Experience and qualifications
o Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, commerce, 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.
How to apply
VPS employees and other JSE-eligible applicants are encouraged to apply on the Jobs & Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board. If during the recruitment process, you are identified as the preferred candidate for this role, you will be required to seek approval from your manager and Executive Director to undertake 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 Annette L van Rooyen at .
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, Wednesday, 07 May 2024. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Recruitment team.
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.
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