Principal Project Manager

THE ROLE

A rewarding and challenging opportunity exists for a highly experienced Principal Project Manager within Leasing & Placements Unit of the Housing Outcomes and Partnerships Branch of Homes Victoria.

Responsibilities include managing multi-disciplinary consultant teams, determining project feasibility, commercial frameworks, reporting and approvals, risk management, undertaking engagement with internal and external stakeholders overseeing end to end competitive Request for Proposal activities and the handover of these homes to successful organisations.

Are you:

• Looking to apply your commercial acumen on a high-profile program that will deliver quality, secure and affordable housing to people in the Victorian community who need it?
• An experienced project manager with a focus on building and contributing to a strong team culture?
• Experienced in the planning and implementation of highly complex or large-scale social infrastructure projects?
• Passionate about collaboration and partnership between the non-profit sector and government?
• Experienced in leading negotiations, commercial contracting and procurement activities with multiple stakeholders?

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

• Provide leadership of a dynamic team, offering support and growth opportunities to enable a high performing team.
• Contribute to the planning and implementation of the Community Housing Placement Program in: preparing and executing programs with scope, timeline and budget parameters; preparing and managing tender and evaluation processes; leading negotiations with successful proponents and the execution of contractual documents.
• Provide strategic leadership to the management and delivery of unit submissions, briefings and responses to corporate and government requirements, including business planning, performance monitoring and reporting, risk management and finance and resource management in line with departmental and divisional priorities.

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HOW TO APPLY

All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.

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)

Please apply to submit your interest in this position.