Principal Project Manager, Homes Victoria

THE ROLE
Are You:
* A strong leader and organised professional, with outstanding interpersonal skills?
* Experienced in working in a Senior Executive Office to support delivery of strategic and operational priorities?
* Experienced with Department of Families, Fairness and Housing systems and processes, and Homes Victoria or similar work practices?
* A strategic corporate thinker, with strong analytical skills?
* An excellent communicator with the ability to negotiate firmly and tactfully with senior stakeholders?
The Principal Project Manager will work in a collaborative and innovative team providing advice and is responsible for ensuring effective coordination of team's corporate accountabilities, planning, reporting and budget management of the Homes Victoria high-rise tower sites in accordance with the Government's Housing Statement.
You will lead a small team and operate in a complex and dynamic environment, requiring capacity to exercise sound judgement, liaise effectively with senior executives and build relationships with key people across the department and relevant stakeholders for the Homes Victoria.
The position plays a key leadership role and supports the delivery of outputs for Program Director an works closely with the Office of Chief Development team within the Housing Development Branch. The position operates with a high-level of professionalism, autonomy, initiative and collaboration.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
* Provide senior advisory and executive support to the Program Director, Towers Redevelopment on corporate responsibilities and operational issues.
* Manage and support ministerial, parliamentary, teams executive functions and processes.
* Working closing with the Office of the Chief Development officer to ensure Towers Redevelopment team are compliant with the whole of Housing Development governance practices and processes as well as Homes Victoria.
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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.