Chief Commercial Officer

• Department of Treasury and Finance, South Australia
• Lead strategic commercial and procurement initiatives
• Senior Executive (SAES2), Adelaide based
• Remuneration: SAES2

About Us
At the Department of Treasury and Finance we work together to ensure South Australia is a thriving, prosperous state now and into the future. We are committed to building a Treasury and Finance function that sets the benchmark globally - driven by excellence, innovation, and purpose.
We are the lead agency within South Australia for economic, digital and financial policy outcomes. We play a vital role in providing financial services to the community and economic and fiscal policy advice to the Government of South Australia.

About the Role
This senior executive role (SAES2 classification) offers a unique opportunity to lead the Commercial and Procurement Branch and influence how the South Australian Government approaches complex commercial matters. You'll provide inspiring leadership while delivering well-researched, clear advice on diverse commercial and procurement matters to the Treasurer, Cabinet, and key stakeholders.

As Chief Commercial Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping South Australia’s commercial and procurement outcomes. Leading strategic, whole-of-government initiatives, you will drive the development of robust approaches that enable high-quality commercial and procurement outcomes across government. You'll lead strategic whole-of-government commercial projects, manage complex transactions, and advise on major infrastructure decisions, balancing risk, value for money and the long-term interests of the state.

About You
It is essential that you have a deep understanding of government processes and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills. You will have proven experience providing high-quality leadership to large organisations, experience leading complex transactions and procurements, and track record of delivering insightful, proactive forward thinking commercial advice that drives strong outcomes.

Why Join Us?
Join a high-performing executive team driving innovation, commercial excellence, and strategic impact across South Australia that seizes opportunities and addresses big challenges. We're a destination employer offering rewarding careers with flexible working arrangements.
Our culture values being talented, clear-eyed and curious, while maintaining high performance. We believe in being fulfilled and fun – taking our work seriously while supporting each other in pursuit of excellence.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior leader ready to make their mark on South Australia's future. If you're passionate about delivering value for government and citizens while leading a dynamic team in a collaborative, innovative environment, we want to hear from you. The Department of Treasury and Finance is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Application Instructions
Please click the "additional Information" tab below to download a copy of the Candidate Information Pack. For more information, please contact Andrew McEncroe at publicsector@derwentsearch.com.au quoting reference number: 33417 or call 02 9223 1855.

The Department of Treasury and Finance is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, all genders, and the LGBTQI+ community.

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Applications close: Sunday 28th September 2025.