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, LGBTIQA+ 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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Job Details

Department: Homes Victoria Work Type: Fixed term - full time Job Function: Projects Classification: VPSG6 Work Location: Melbourne - CBD Reference: VG/DFFH/677965 Closing Date: 16-Aug-2026 Salary Range: $142,790 - $191,084 Job Duration: Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2028 Attachments: (PDF, 278KB)
Position Description

(Word, 126KB)
Position Description

Contact: John Templeman
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Position Details

THE ROLE

The Principal Project Manager is responsible for leading,



planning and implementing contracts for the management of Homes Victoria housing assets that are placed with community housing organisations under long term management. The role leads and negotiates complex agreements that deliver value to Homes Victoria and ensures community housing organisations understand the ongoing requirements they must meet and reporting outcomes they must deliver over the life of the contract. In addition, the role is required to oversee reporting on the delivery of dwelling contributions that community housing organisations are contracted to deliver by specific due dates and in accordance with design and quality standards established by Homes Victoria.

The role will require a dynamic and flexible candidate, capable of managing multiple and competing priorities. The role will contribute to developing a strong and collaborative team culture within the Leasing and Placements Unit and across Homes Victoria.

The Community Housing Placement Program team is responsible for allocating up to 2,200 new Big Housing Build owned dwellings with the community housing sector. This role is critical to provide appropriate execution of this task within timelines and with the appropriate oversight.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Lead a agile 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

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.

Job details Department: Homes Victoria
Job Reference: VG/DFFH/677965
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Projects
Classification: VPSG6
Salary Range: $142,790 - $191,084
Job Duration: Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2028
Date posted: 31-Jul-2026
Application Close Date: 16-Aug-2026
Attachments: (PDF, 278KB)
Position Description

(Word, 126KB)
Position Description

Contact:

John Templeman

(phone hidden) [email protected]

📌 Principal Project Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria
📍 Melbourne