Director - financial projects & risk

Organisation: Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Occupation: Finance Reference: VG/082066 The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions is focused on growing Victoria’s prosperity, building the productive capacity of our economy and increasing participation – by creating more opportunities for people through skills and jobs; helping businesses and industries to thrive; and building vibrant communities and regions. For more information, see the DJSIR Strategic Plan 2023-2027. Established on 1 January 2023, our work spans numerous portfolios, supporting departmental ministers and operating across metropolitan, regional and international offices. We oversee various public entities, including public corporations, regulatory authorities and specialist boards. The Department strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and offers reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities. Our values are accountability, integrity and respect, and underpin everything we do. Director - Financial Projects & Risk Lead and manage a team dedicated to supporting investment attraction into Victoria. Lead the delivery of comprehensive financial risk assessments of investment projects. Senior Executive Service Level 1 (SES-1), Fixed Term up to Five (5) Years. The Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions (DJSIR) is seeking to appoint a Director, Financial Projects and Risk to join its team. This role is responsible for leading a team focused on supporting investment attraction into Victoria through a number of services to the broader group including financial risk assessments of investment projects and monitoring of the risk profile of the group's investment portfolio. The Industry, Trade and Investment Services branch provides a broad range of support services to the broader Industry, Trade and Investment group which support the delivery of trade, investment and industry development activities and the Director, Financial Projects and Risk has a significant role as a member of its senior leadership team. Reporting to the Executive Director Industry, Trade and Investment Services, the Director, Financial Projects and Risk will lead the implementation of debt and equity programs whilst ensuring high performance and professional development. The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in leading teams to implement and manage financial support initiatives and in-depth knowledge and experience in leading teams to assess the feasibility of significant housing and commercial construction projects. Further Information Enquiries about this position should be directed to Daniel Bisignano, Executive Director, Industry, Trade and Investment Services on 0428 548 419. The department is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to taking the necessary steps to protect children from harm by adopting a preventative, proactive and participatory approach to child safety in accordance with the Child Safe Standards. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Records check prior to commencing employment with the Department. For further information on the position, please refer to the attached position description. We respect and welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, abilities, and cultures. How to Apply Please click the ‘Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement. As part of the application process, you will need to include a resume and covering letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Applicants should view the full Position Description attached to this advertisement prior to applying. Applications close midnight on 23rd January 2025. Job type: Full time Job classification: SES1 Contact: #J-18808-Ljbffr