Senior Project Manager, Western Plains Correctional Centre

• Are you ready to grasp an exciting career opportunity?
• Be a key contributor to the development of an innovative new correctional centre
• Enjoy a 12-month fixed-term management role as part of the new team at Western Plains.

Victoria's new public correctional centre is approaching completion and now is the time to apply for ongoing jobs that will help shape the future operations of the facility. 
Employees working in the initial stage of operations will contribute to the foundations of the new facility by participating in the development of operating processes, services and procedures. In addition, they will be part of a multi-disciplinary team committed to building a culture of continuous improvement in the workplace.
The new correctional centre will strengthen the way we work by harnessing innovative approaches and using the latest in technology to achieve improved outcomes for prisoners and the safety of the whole community.
If you have a passion for seeing others succeed and are motivated to make a positive contribution, then make the most of this unique opportunity to be part of the team at the new Western Plains Correctional Centre (Western Plains).
The role
Reporting to the General Manager, the Senior Project Manager is accountable for project managing the operational development, commissioning and ramp up of the new Western Plains Correctional Centre. The role will be responsible for managing a range of projects and deliverables over their full lifecycle, using project management methodology within the Government's procurement environment.
The role will drive good governance arrangements to manage risk and ensure projects are completed on time, on budget and to quality standards that deliver a smooth transition into operation. They will also work in partnership with the department's Community Safety Building Authority (CSBA), who provide end-to-end project management on infrastructure projects including the delivery of Victoria's new prisons.
Your skills and experience
To thrive in this role, you will possess strong project management skills and an ability to perform effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment along with demonstrated expertise in delivering large scale service development programs and a high level understanding of project management methodology. You will also have experience in coordinating teams, providing internal consultancy to managers and provision of authoritative advice on complex issues.
A relevant tertiary qualification in planning and project management is desirable, and a qualification in law, business or criminal justice is highly desirable.
Please review the position description to learn more about the other skills we are searching for in our ideal candidate.
Apply now 
Include your current resume when you apply for this position. Note, there is no requirement to supply a cover letter, however, you will be asked to respond to two questions regarding your motivation for applying and your relevant skills, attributes and experience.
We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. We do this by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector. 
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. The Department of Justice and Community Safety is continually working towards increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) workforce. The Aboriginal Employment Team aims to attract, recruit and retain Aboriginal staff across all our roles. This support includes a culturally appropriate attraction and recruitment process. To learn more, email aboriginal.employment@justice.vic.gov.au.
For more information about the role contact Kylie Page on 0419 349184 or kylie.page@justice.vic.gov.au.
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The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Jobs and Skills Exchange Recruitment Policy, only Victorian Public Service employees are eligible to apply for this position. People on labour hire contracts, such as agency staff and external contractors, are not eligible to apply.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The department is committed to providing and maintaining a working environment which is safe and without risk to the health of its employees consistent with the department's obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic). Therefore, there is a requirement that all DJCS employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to undertake duties outside of their homes.
Prior to commencement of employment with the department you will need to provide evidence that you are vaccinated against COVID-19.
Upon commencement of employment with the department you will be required to provide evidence that you have an up-to-date vaccination status within the timelines specified by the department into the DJCS Service Portal. This includes evidence of all doses of a COVID-19 vaccine required by the department (from time to time).

Acceptable evidence includes:

• COVID-19 digital certificate or ATAGI exemption certificate (available via your myGov account)
• Your immunisation history statement (available via your myGov account)

Other documentation outside the above will not be accepted as evidence of having received your COVID-19 vaccine doses.