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SalaryReporting to the Executive Project Director, with a direct reporting line to the Director, Technical, ICT and FM once appointed, the Senior Project Manager: Engineering will support the new Arden Hospital Campus Project infrastructure development with technical, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Facilities Management (FM) expertise. This role will also support the integration of project requirements including; engineering, cost, constructability and land planning and environment.
About us:
At the Victorian Department of Health we want a future where Victorians are the healthiest people in the world. A Victoria where our children and people thrive, our workplaces are productive and safe, and our communities are more connected.
We see it as our job to support Victorians to stay healthy and safe. And to deliver a world-class healthcare system that ensures every single Victorian can access safe, quality care that leads to better health outcomes for all.
Suitable applicants will be able to demonstrate:
Knowledge and skills * Project Management Skills: Demonstrated skills in managing technical, constructability, cost and facilities management components of PPPs or other High Value High Risk projects to deliver outcomes that meet quality, cost and time specifications, This would include supporting the integration of land planning and environment factors.
- Process Skills: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement project management processes, methods, tools, guidelines and standards to improve the probability of successful project delivery.
- Interpersonal Skills: Detects the underlying concerns, interests or emotions that lie behind what is being said and done; presents as genuine and sincere when dealing with others; projects and objective view of another's position; uses understanding of individuals to get the best outcomes for the person and organisation.
- Stakeholder Management: Identifies issues in common for one or more stakeholders and uses to build mutually beneficial partnerships; identifies and responds to stakeholder's underlying needs; uses understanding of the stakeholders' organisational context to ensure outcomes are achieved; find innovative solutions to resolve stakeholder issues.
- Written Communication: Prepares complex briefs, letters, emails and reports using clear, concise and grammatically correct language; edits written communications to ensure they contain the information necessary to achieve their purpose and meet audience needs; ensures appropriate style and formats are used.
- Self-management: invites feedback on own behaviour and impact; uses new knowledge or information about self to build a broader understanding of own behaviour and the impact it has on others; understands strong emotional reactions and seeks ways to more effectively manage them.
- Detail Focus: Observes fine details; identifies gaps in information; looks for logical sequences of information; highlights practical considerations of plans and activities.
- Relationship Building: Establishes and maintains relationships with people at all levels; promotes harmony and consensus through diplomatic handling of disagreements; forges useful partnerships with people across business areas, functions and organisations; builds trust through consistent actions, values and communications; minimises surprises.
- Teamwork: Cooperates and works well with others in the pursuit of team goals; collaborates and shares information; shows consideration, concern and respect for others' feelings and ideas; accommodates and works well with the different working styles of others; encourages resolution of conflict within group.
- Drive and Commitment: Enthusiastic and committed. Demonstrates capacity for sustained effort and hard work. Sets high standards and performance for self and others. Enjoys a vigorous and dynamic work environment.
An appropriate tertiary qualification in construction, architecture, building, engineering or equivalent experience.
Technical expertise
- Experienced engineer in major infrastructure projects with complex enabling works and interfaces.
- Ability to understand, translate and coordinate experts across various engineering disciplines, without being a specialist in the respective area(s)
What we offer:
- The opportunity to perform meaningful work, making direct contributions toward enabling Victorians to be the healthiest people in the world.
- A wide range of growth and development opportunities within the department and wider Victorian Public Service & Sector.
- A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a diverse array of flexible working arrangements.
Applications should include a resume and a cover letter. Click the ‘Apply' button to view further information about the role including key contact details and the advertisement closing date.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated to provide responsive and quality services to all Victorians. We continue to build an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity of backgrounds and differences to realise the potential of our employees for innovation and delivering services aimed at enhancing the lives of all Victorians.
All roles can be worked flexibly and we encourage applications from Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to participate in the recruitment process at . Please view our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion .
Preferred applicants may be required to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks including proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Information provided will be treated in the strictest confidence, in line with our .
The Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) Recruitment Policy allows for priority consideration for Victorian Public Service (VPS) and select employees of the Victorian Public Sector who apply through the Jobs Skills Exchange (JSE) jobs board platform. As such, these employees are strongly encouraged to submit their application through JSE rather than via external advertisement.
