Director, Transactions

THE ROLE

The Director, Transactions leads a collaborative and innovative team responsible for transaction management activities and project approvals to ensure successful delivery of large-scale redevelopments as part of the High-rise Redevelopment Program, Australia's largest urban renewal project.

The Director, Transactions coordinates multi-disciplinary teams and directs a range of market interactions with developers, investors and project sponsors to drive commercially viable and high-quality outcomes for Government. This requires relevant experience and a deep understanding of both the public and private sectors in terms of project delivery coupled with a track record of innovation within a public sector environment to be able to attract market participation and secure the necessary approvals for projects within the Program.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

1. Design and implement interactive tendering processes in accordance with the agreed probity and process frameworks, High Value High Risk (HVHR) guidelines and Partnerships Victoria guidelines (where relevant).
2. Oversee and coordinate the development of the tender documentation (expressions of interest through to request for proposals), Public Sector Comparators, land & lease valuation process, market engagement, interactive tendering processes, tender evaluations, and contract & financial close process in accordance with government timelines.
3. Successfully engage and negotiate with government stakeholders, institutional investors in property development, GLM-PPP sponsors, developers, builders, community housing agencies and other key industry players.

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COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

HOW TO APPLY

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.

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.