Senior Project Manager
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The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
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.
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We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
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| Department: | Department of Justice and Community Safety |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Construction |
| Classification: | VPSG6.2 |
| Work Location: | Melbourne - CBD |
| Reference: | VG/D03017/OCT/2026 |
| Closing Date: | 16-Nov-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $166,939 - $191,084 |
| Job Duration: | 06/12/2027 |
| Attachments: | Position Description - Senior Project Manager - Fixed term - D03017 .pdf (PDF, 787KB) Position Description |
| Contact: | Alicja Riegert alicja.riegert@justice.vic.gov.au |
Position Details
- Help improve road safety across Victoria by leading major camera upgrade projects.
- Manage budgets, contracts and project teams to keep work on track.
- Play a key role in safer roads and fewer serious crashes.
- Use your project skills to deliver work that makes a real difference.
- Fixed term, full-time role earning $166,939 - $191,084 per year, plus super.
About us
Road Safety manages Victoria's road safety camera network and represents the Department of Justice and Community Safety within Victoria's road safety partnership. It contributes to the operation of road safety cameras and the policy and strategic direction of road safety enforcement across Victoria.
What you will do
As senior project manager, you will lead projects to upgrade Victoria's road safety camera network.
You will guide project teams, manage suppliers and keep projects on track.
You will:
- lead major projects to upgrade road safety cameras across Victoria
- manage tenders, contracts and budgets to support sound spending decisions
- track project plans, costs, risks and issues, then report progress to senior leaders
- give clear technical advice to help protect camera sites and network systems
- guide project teams, solve problems early and keep work safe and on schedule.
About you
A relevant project management background is highly desirable. A relevant tertiary qualification or membership of a professional project management body is also desirable.
You should also have:
- strong procurement skills and experience buying products or services through external suppliers
- project delivery experience with technology systems, contractors or consultants
- planning and reporting skills to manage schedules, budgets, risks and project records
- leadership and communication skills to solve problems, adapt to change and guide people from different backgrounds.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description. If you have any further questions, feel free to email Alicja Riegert at alicja.riegert@justice.vic.gov.au
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Child safety statement of commitment
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
