Senior Project Manager, Homes Victoria

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can be worked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diverse backgrounds and abilities. .

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THE ROLE

The Senior Project Managers will work in a collaborative and innovative team providing advice on and managing the strategic planning of and procurement phase activities for the redevelopment of Homes Victoria high-rise tower sites in accordance with the Government's Housing Statement.

The role will require a dynamic, flexible candidate with experience in large-scale projects or programs across the business case and procurement phases of the investment lifecycle including construction, design and town planning processes and issues. The role will also require extensive project management experience, coordination of procurement processes, contract administration, experience in providing authoritative advice, reporting and building strong stakeholder relationships to deliver key capital project outcomes.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Contribute to the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:

1. Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.
2. Managing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters. 
3. Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.

• Prepare procurement documents and assist with evaluations, negotiations and facilitating decisions through program governance forums.
• Undertake quality management, due diligence and site investigation management.

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HOW TO APPLY

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)

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