Director, Infrastructure Advisory

• Shape South Australia’s infrastructure through major projects and policy.
• Advise senior leaders and build high value partnerships across the state.
• Join a high performing, innovative team with flexible work options.

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 offers a unique opportunity to lead infrastructure strategy and advisory at a whole-of-government level. As Director, Infrastructure Advisory, you will provide high level advice to the Treasurer and senior leaders on major infrastructure projects, delivery models, commercial risks and market opportunities ensuring long term value for the State.
You will lead oversight of large-scale procurement and public private partnerships (PPPs), guide policy to support effective infrastructure delivery, and develop strategic relationships across government, industry and markets to influence future infrastructure outcomes.

About You
You are an accomplished senior leader with:

• Significant experience advising on complex infrastructure projects, including market analysis, delivery models and governance
• Proven expertise in business case development and managing commercial risk in large, complex organisations
• Demonstrated success leading high value contract negotiations and achieving strategic outcomes
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance policy, delivery and long-term public value
• A collaborative leadership style that motivates teams and fosters high performance
• The ability to build trusted relationships across government, industry and the private sector

Why Join Us?
Join a world-class Treasury and Finance team, renowned for high performance, bold thinking, and tackling big challenges. This is a great opportunity for an infrastructure leader ready to make their mark on South Australia's future.
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. The Department of Treasury and Finance is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Application Instructions
Please click on the "Additional Information" button to download a copy of the Candidate Information Pack. For more information, please contact Andrew McEncroe at publicsector@derwentsearch.com.au quoting reference number: 33418 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.