Program Manager

About the role:

Victoria Police is seeking a Project Manager to manage the delivery of capital works and major projects. This role will work within the Facilities Division of Victoria Police and report to the Program Manager of Major Projects.

Facilities Division is responsible for planning, building, and maintaining Victoria Police buildings and facilities throughout Victoria.

Victoria Police is a contemporary and agile workplace and supports flexible working arrangements.

Your duties will include:

• Managing the delivery of projects using an appropriate project management methodology.
• Ensuring the delivery of the project is integrated within a broader major projects program and organisational priorities.
• Managing the procurement of project consultants and contractors.
• Lead and managing project resources including Victoria Police employees, contractors, and consultants.
• Managing project outcomes to ensure projects are progressing on time and within budget.
• Effectively managing the project budget ensuring value for money.
• Identifying and managing project risks.
• Overseeing project governance and reporting.
• Engaging effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to drive quality outcomes.
• Contributing to a positive work environment.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in delivering capital works or major projects.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and effectively mitigating risks.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Substantial knowledge of procurement processes and contract administration
• Detailed understanding of design development associated with construction projects.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, including occasionally under tight timeframes.
• Ability to work autonomously, use your own initiative, and be self-motivated and driven.
• Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Relevant qualifications and/or professional accreditations.
• A current driver's licence is required to attend site visits.
• A strong commitment to Operational Infrastructure Department's strategy goals - supporting our people and embracing customer centricity, innovation and collaboration in our delivery of services.

Requirements and relevant information:

• One (1) x full-time, fixed term position available to 31/12/2025.
• This position is located at Victoria Police Centre, 311 Spencer Street, Docklands, and will require site visits.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo National Security Vetting, achieve and maintain a security classification as determined by the Department Head. To achieve this, applicants must be an Australian Citizen.
• The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include fingerprint checks and misconduct screening.

Your application must include:

• Resume
• Completed application form - the word document (2. Application form) for you to complete and attach to your submission, is attached to the job advertisement.

Applications close midnight, 6 May 2024

Please Note: All applications will need to be submitted through one of the following platforms; Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) website, Victorian Government careers website (Careers.vic) or Seek. Applications will not be accepted via other platforms or email.

Current Victorian Government employees must apply via Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE). 

For further information, please contact: Neil Caldicott on (03) 8335 1*** or**************@police.vic.gov.au.

We welcome applications from people with disability. If you have a disability/medical condition and require a copy of this advertisement and attached documentation in an accessible format or would like to discuss an access requirement/reasonable adjustment for the recruitment process, please contact VPS Recruitment via email **************@police.vic.gov.au or on (03) 8335 8***.

About Us:

Victoria Police has a dedicated workforce of more than 22,000 employees consisting of police, protective services officers, police custody officers, and public service staff. Each employee plays a vital role in providing the 24/7, 365 days a year emergency response and public safety capability the organisation delivers to its community. As a Victoria Police employee, you have a dedication and commitment to community safety. 

Having a workforce that reflects the community we serve is important to Victoria Police. We want to attract and retain people of all genders, ages, religions, disability, sexual orientation, family and caring responsibilities, and cultures including people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. If you are interested in a position, we encourage you to apply as we celebrate the benefit that diversity brings to our employees, our services, and our community.

Find out what it is like working as a Victorian Public Servant for Victoria Police: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/vps