We are on the lookout for an energetic Project Manager to join our dynamic team at Department of Justice and Community Safety in Melbourne CBD, VIC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Project Manager is an awesome opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in presentation, planning and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Project Manager at Department of Justice and Community Safety today!

At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers

We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria.



Want to be part of it?

- Utilise your experience in infrastructure upgrade projects, building services, facilities, minor new builds, and or refurbishments environments.
- Ongoing chance to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service.
- VPS Grade 5: $103,920 - $125,735 plus superannuation.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Project Manager to provide a critical role in the Assets and Infrastructure, Contracts and Infrastructure Branch.

About the business unit

The Custodial Operations Division manages prison system-wide issues and delivers system-wide support services.

The Contracts and Infrastructure Branch is responsible for contract management, commercial oversight and advisory services, as well as the effective management and maintenance of all Corrections and Justice Services' prisons and related infrastructure. This includes the development and implementation of all required systems and policies to sustain this diverse asset portfolio. The management of major contracts including private prisons, oversight of major contracts and contract management of a significant number of the group's contracts are a core function of the Branch.



It also represents the group's interest on infrastructure and construction projects to ensure the best possible outcomes for stakeholders and commercial partners.

About the role

The role of the Project Manager is to develop business cases, feasibility and option papers, for high value and/or high-risk asset and infrastructure upgrade projects, minor new builds, and refurbishment projects in correctional facilities, in collaboration with Commercial Services internal and external stakeholders and then to deliver those projects.

On a day-to-day basis, the Project Manager will report to the Senior Project Manager Assets and Infrastructure.

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

Corrections Victoria, Contracts and Infrastructure Branch are looking for an accomplished Project Manager who has:

- Experience in prison infrastructure upgrade projects, including but not limited to building services - security, electrical, mechanical, fire and plumbing, facilities, and or refurbishments
- Experience working in the live prison environment
- Outstanding writing, editing, communication and presentation skills
- Wants to work with the prisons and external consultants and contractors on capital works
- Experience coordinating procurement activities

Benefits of working as a Project Manager in Melbourne CBD, VIC:

● Learning opportunities
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Advantageous package

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