THE ROLE

The Principal Adviser, Budget Bids and Delivery Cases supports the Budget Bids & Delivery Cases Specialist to develop robust housing investment proposals and secure funding and delivery approvals for the High-rise Redevelopment Program (HRP) and related Homes Victoria housing initiatives.

The role will lead the production of allocated budget bids, delivery cases, and other funding initiatives, bringing together the financial, commercial, planning and deliverability appraisal of potential projects into  preferred options and clear recommendations. It will coordinate dependencies and inputs from Homes Victoria project teams, external advisers, other government departments, and wlll prepare submissions and briefings for key stakeholders that demonstrate project investment need, value for money, and readiness to proceed.

Working within priorities and technical direction set by the Business Case Specialist, the Principal Adviser exercises independent judgement over allocated work, resolves issues and escalates material risks and decisions. The role directly manages one VPS5 officer, including work allocation, quality assurance of outputs, coaching, and performance development. Overall technical leadership rests with the Specialist, with strategic direction and executive accountability retained by the Director.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Lead the preparation of allocated budget bids, delivery cases, and other funding initiatives under the technical direction of the Specialist, ensuring funding submissions for projects have a coherent investment rationale and high-quality, timely outputs.
• Develop and appraise competing investment options incorporating the base case, project staging, alternative scopes, benefits and costs, risks, deliverability, governance arrangements, funding solutions, and value for money. Integrate technical knowledge of property feasibility, planning pathways, and commercial and delivery models into clear and concise recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate and critically review cost estimates, financial analysis of project development and operational phases, and funding solutions, with internal finance teams, specialist advisers, and other Government bodies (including Department of Treasury and Finance). Reconcile scope, assumptions, and cash flows; identify existing funding, gaps and potential offsets; and test whether requests align with delivery readiness and realistic expenditure timing.

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HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria. 
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process. 
Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.