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Senior Project Manager
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Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing
THE ROLE
As the Senior Project Manager within the direct delivery team, you'll manage contractors and consultancies across design, documentation, and project delivery, while driving procurement, construction contracts, stakeholder management and risk management.
This is a fixed term role until 30 June 2028.
Benefits
We're committed to creating a workplace that supports, values and empowers our people:
Hybrid work model & flexible work options
17.5% leave loading + a range of leave entitlements for parents, carers and purchased leave options
Annual mobility payment + salary increases and structured progression pathways
Professional development and study support to help you grow
Salary packaging perks incl. super top-ups + novated leasing
Discounted public transport options
Accountabilities Include
Support the delivery of projects through the full life cycle, from development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation.
Support contractor and consultant activities during design and delivery phases.
Track and manage project correspondence, documents, requests and plans.
Prepare and present reports, briefs and submissions for internal and ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions.
Skills & Experience
Experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects across feasibility, design, construction, tendering and contracts.
Strong knowledge of project development, construction management, financial management acts and Victorian Government Purchasing Board Guidelines.
Solid experience using MS Office and technology to enhance future ways of working.
University qualified and/or experience in architecture, building construction, engineering, project management or similar.
How To Apply
Please apply with a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume. You don't need to address the key selection criteria separately, but make sure your cover letter outlines your relevant experience. Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 16 October 2025.
We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that a diverse and inclusive culture brings for our employees and in turn, encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability and others from under-represented backgrounds to apply.
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📌 Senior Project Manager
🏢 Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing
📍 Melbourne