We are seeking an accomplished Executive Director to lead our Economic Group, offering an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact over a five-year period. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary of the Economic Division, the position sits on the divisional leadership team and oversees four executive reports.

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.

Economic Group

The Economic Group supports the Government in growing employment, living standards and economic activity. The Group advises on employment, productivity growth, macroeconomic conditions and strategy, energy, climate change and decarbonisation, industry development, business innovation, transport policy, and land use planning.

This includes providing advice on inclusively growing jobs and living standards, responding to inflation, and reducing the emissions-intensity of the Victorian economy.

About the role

We are seeking an accomplished Executive Director to lead our Economic Group, offering an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact over a five-year period. Reporting to the Deputy Secretary of the Economic Division, the position sits on the divisional leadership team and oversees four executive reports.

In the role you will provide influential advice to Ministers and Government to shape policy, implement the Government's agenda, and enact positive change. You will build your team's culture and capability in line with DTF's values, and contribute to the strategic leadership of DTF.

For specific details on the capabilities and experience please reference the relevant position description. Please note, the position description for this role has been updated. Please review the attached position description before applying.

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.

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 Paul Donegan at paul.donegan@dtf.vic.gov.au.

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 11:59, 19 May, 2024. If you require a copy of this advertisement in an accessible format, please contact the Careers 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.