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Form of work THE ROLE
The Executive Project Director, Delivery is responsible for leading and overseeing projects in the Towers Redevelopment Program that are directly managed by Homes Victoria, including demolitions and design and construction projects. This includes managing a large-scale demolition program of existing high-rise towers owned by Homes Victoria and the delivery of high-rise redevelopments in certain sites where the Government decides that a Design and Construct type approach is preferred (as opposed to a private sector led or other partnership delivery models).
The Executive Project Director will be responsible for managing the budget and a dedicated team to deliver a large-scale demolitions program which has a significant number of risks and interdependencies to manage in a highly visible and sensitive operating environment as the towers to be demolished are located in urban contexts. The Executive Project Director will be an experienced construction professional ideally with exposure in the delivery of large-scale high-rise construction projects. The preferred candidate will require strong project management capability across planning, procuring and executing demolition works, design, project planning and budget management skills on high rise developments to ensure a large program of works are delivered on time and in budget.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
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* Lead and oversee the demolition program, and the delivery of design, construction, and redevelopment of high-rise development projects as approved by the Government.
* Work with a high level of independence to develop all project initiation activities as needed including, recruitment of staff, team building, planning, appointment of key consultants/advisers, and market engagement for the procurement of related services and contractors.
* Maintain and reinforce strong project management from design, project planning and financing, through to successful delivery of development contracts on-time and within budget.
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COVID-19 VACCINATIONThe 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) 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.
