Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $116,413 - $140,849

Grade: VPS 5

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/781915

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) THE ROLE

The Senior Project Manager plays a key role in supporting procurement and contract administration of a stream within the Energy Efficiency in Social Housing Program. This streams will trial creative methods of upgrade and pilot a new method of delivering low-cost energy to apartment dwellers.





This will reduce renters' cost of living and help shape a more sustainable future.

As part of an innovative and collaborative team, this role will help rapidly progress procurement and contract administration tasks to enable agile delivery of these important projects, along with providing broader support to the unit. There will be other opportunities to support the work of the broader team and unit.

ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE

- Collaborate with project partners and participate in the delivery of Energy Efficiency in Social Housing Program innovation ideas for public housing apartments, using your specialist skills and expertise.
- Coordinate procurement processes, including the preparation and evaluation of tender documents.
- Manage contractors to ensure they meet their deliverables, adhering to project timelines, quality standards, and scope requirements.

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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.

Applications close Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 11.59pm Posted 15 September 2026

📌 Senior Project Manager - Procurement and Contract Administration (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne