11 days remaining
Location: Melbourne | CBD
Job type: Full time / Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2026
Organisation: Homes Victoria
Salary: $134,593 - $180,115
Occupation: Construction
Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/689281
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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print), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed
on the ad.
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 Principal Project Manager role will manage a collaborative and innovative team of principal advisers providing guidance and mentorship to foster excellence within the team, oversee and manage a range of multi-disciplinary teams and consultancies across one or more of the following areas: the development of funding structures and commercial development models, the translation of social and procurement policies and initiatives into clear implementation requirements and the development of delivery and investment. Having a comprehensive understanding of compliance and risk, you play a crucial role in safeguarding project integrity, promoting accountability, and contributing to overall client satisfaction within the maintenance sector.
The Principal Project Manager will have program oversight and responsibility for delivering the Government's agenda of substantially increasing social and affordable housing in Victoria as part of the $5 billion Big Housing Build through provision of expert advice to Homes Victoria delivery, and third-party partners. This includes developing financial structures, financial analysis, commercial transactions, deal structuring (including tax, legal, security and financial), commercial negotiations and stakeholder management.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Please open the position description to read more.
HOW TO APPLY
All VPS employees (and ex-VPS employees with extended access to the Jobs and Skills Exchange website) MUST apply via the Jobs and Skills Exchange (JSE) <https://jse.vic.gov.au/user/login?destination=/new-home-page> portal.
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.
Full time / Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2026
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Jane Davis | mobile: 0427559869