Commercial Transaction Manager - Melbourne, Australia - Department of Transport

Department of Transport
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Description

Location:
Melbourne | CBD


Job type:
Full time / 12 Months


Organisation:
Department of Transport


Salary:
$175,731 - $238,997


Occupation:
Projects


Reference:
VG/DOT/IT/1707614


The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State.

A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

The department is committed to building a culture where we say 'yes' to flexible work arrangements, provide personal and professional development programs and support ways of working that help employees balance work and life.


Commercial Transaction Manager

  • STS $175,731 $238,997 p/a + super
  • Fixed term full time (12 months/flexible working arrangements)
  • Based in Melbourne CBD

About Us

Investment and Technology is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for providing investment strategy and to deliver commercial and information technology services to drive high performance and improved commercial outcomes for the State.


About the Project


The Department of Transport & Planning, through Head, Transport for Victoria, has contracting relationships with our major train and tram operators - Yarra Trams & Metro Trains Melbourne, managed on behalf of the Victorian Government.

Agreed and awarded in 2017, these franchise agreements are currently in place until 2024 (tram) and 2026 (train).

The department has established a new project team, MR5, to comprehensively review the State's franchise framework.

The team will provide options and construct future agreements for implementation following the expiry of the current MR4 franchise agreements in December 2024 (tram) and June 2026 (train).


The MR4 contracts detail, among other requirements, the day-to-day operation of services and performance standards; responsibilities about customer service, security and staffing; and maintenance and cleaning.


The new project team will support the department's regular due diligence and review of existing and future proposed arrangements, ensuring that our contracts are providing the best value for money and enhanced services for the Victorian community.


About the Role


Reporting to the Deputy Project Director, this role will be required to lead multidisciplinary work streams to deliver on the project objectives.


The Commercial Transaction Manager will work closely with the broader project leadership team and other stakeholders within and external to the Department of Transport, and draw on the expertise of specialist advisory consultancies.

The role will be responsible for project management and probity.

This will include managing the schedule and progress of all project work streams against objectives, budget and timelines, and creating frameworks to identify, resolve, manage, and/or escalate key legal, commercial, and technical issues.

The role will include overseeing third party due diligence work.

It will also support the Deputy Project Director in meeting project governance requirements, including through development of key briefing materials.


We are seeking a skilled Commercial Transaction Manager with exceptoinal stakeholder management skills (including negotiating skills), good attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills.

We are looking for an individual with strong leadership skills who will manage a team in a high pace and at times stressful environment.

You will have to be able to provide clear, informed and articulate advice on commercial and transaction related issues to be successful in this role.


Position Outcomes

  • Strategy and Delivery
  • Delivered on key reform through implementation of effective project management and probity processes through all phases of the project.
  • Supported the Deputy Project Director in successful delivery of all phases of the project, including through influencing the approach and activity undertaken across workstreams to ensure alignment and consistency.
  • Collaboratively worked with the senior leadership in the shaping of the department's strategic vision, planning processes and delivery of departmental priorities.


  • Authoritative Advice

  • High quality, authoritative strategic and operational advice provided to Ministers, the Secretary and executive leadership to support transport portfolio objectives and respond to emerging and/or highly complex issues.


  • Stakeholder Management

  • Critical key internal and external stakeholders have been effectually engaged and collaborative partnerships led across the government, the private sector and with the community to integrate and coordinate policy, regulation, and delivery o
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