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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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)

Job Details

Department: Homes Victoria Work Type: Ongoing - full time Job Function: Asset Management and Planning Classification: VPSG6 Work Location: Melbourne - CBD Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/00376572 Closing Date: 21-Sep-2026 Salary Range: $142,790 - $191,084 Job Duration: N/A Attachments: (PDF, 284KB)
Position Description

Contact: Andy Fung
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Position Details

THE ROLE

As part of its service provision mandate, the Department of Families Fairness and Housing is committed to providing secure and secure buildings for its staff and clients.



A critical part of this commitment is the development of a Fire Risk Management Strategy. Its goal is to meet, as a minimum, the standard of fire safety applicable to the wider community and to meet additional standards, where appropriate, to address the particular risks from the attributes of a particular client or client group.

The Fire Services Team is the central point for assessing and providing technical support for fire safety and regulatory compliance to Homes Victoria and the Department of Families Fairness and Housing and focuses on providing safe and secure buildings for all department-owned, operated, or funded facilities in Victoria. It also ensures compliance with relevant statutory Acts, regulations, and fire safety guidelines.

The Principal Project Lead is a key role in the Fire Services Team and works across all areas of the team from leading Capital Upgrade Projects to developing key technical advisory notes on compliance with the department's Capital Development Guidelines – Series 7. The role works closely with the manager of the team and leads the teams significant projects. The role is highly technical and is suitable for someone with a high degree of fire safety and fire services technical knowledge. The Principal Project Lead role will work alongside the manager and other Senior Project Managers, Fire Safety Engineers and Fire Services Coordinators in the team

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE





- Manage and oversee the full life cycle of fire services team projects to meet departmental objectives
- Where responsible for overseeing, monitoring or delivering projects, ensure they are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation and government regulations and guidelines.
- Provide leadership, guidance and authoritative advice to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed, comprehensive reports, ministerial briefs, cabinet and agency submissions on complex matters.

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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/HV/00376572
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Ongoing - full time
Job Function: Asset Management and Planning
Classification: VPSG6
Salary Range: $142,790 - $191,084
Job Duration: N/A
Date posted: 07-Sep-2026
Application Close Date: 21-Sep-2026
Attachments: (PDF, 284KB)
Position Description

Contact:

Andy Fung

(phone hidden) [email protected]

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