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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.

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Job Details

Department: Homes Victoria Work Type: Fixed term - full time Job Function: Asset Management and Planning Classification: VPSG5 Work Location: Melbourne - CBD Reference: VG/DFFH/781913/781914 Closing Date: 29-Sep-2026 Salary Range: $116,413 - $140,849 Job Duration: Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2029 Attachments: (PDF, 313KB)
Position Description

Contact: Jacob Wallace
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Position Details

THE ROLE





The Senior Project Manager plays a key role in delivering a stream within the Energy Efficiency in Social Housing Program. This stream seeks to find innovative methods to retrofit existing social housing utilising modern methods of construction.

The upgrades will reduce renters' cost of living, improve the amenity, comfort and health of their homes, and help shape a more sustainable future. It is also intended that scalable methods will be found to more efficiently deliver high-quality retrofit outcomes for public housing, cost effectively, and to support industry development.

As part of an innovative and collaborative team, this role will critically evaluate proposals, collaborate internally and with contractors to develop high-quality design solutions, establish and apply a rigorous project management plan, and ensure the program meets high standards of quality and efficiency. There will also be opportunities to work on other projects within the team related to maximising outcomes across the asset lifecycle.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Collaborate with project partners and participate in the co-design and delivery of a pilot modern methods of construction solutions to the retrofit of public housing apartments, using relevant specialist skills and expertise.
- Contribute to the full life cycle of these projects to meet departmental objectives including:

- Undertaking research, analysis and implementation of projects based on defined outcomes and outputs.




- Managing projects or sub-projects and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the projects/sub-projects within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.
- Monitoring and evaluating projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.
- Coordinate procurement processes, including the preparation and evaluation of tender documents.

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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/781913/781914
Location: Melbourne - CBD
Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Job Function: Asset Management and Planning
Classification: VPSG5
Salary Range: $116,413 - $140,849
Job Duration: Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2029
Date posted: 15-Sep-2026
Application Close Date: 29-Sep-2026
Attachments: (PDF, 313KB)
Position Description

Contact:

Jacob Wallace

(phone hidden) [email protected]

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