Job type: Full time / 3-year fixed term period
Organisation: Homes Victoria
Occupation: Construction
Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/387582C
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.
If you're having any trouble viewing this ad and would like it or any attachments in an accessible format (such as large print), please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on the ad.
THE ROLE A rewarding and challenging opportunity exists within the Low-Rise Construction, Acquisition and Divestment Unit, Housing Development branch, Homes Victoria for a highly experienced Principal Project Manager.
The role will have responsibility for delivering a key aspect of the Big Housing Build, Regional Housing Fund and other acquisition and sourcing programs, of substantially increasing social and affordable housing in Victoria with a focus on working with the private sector property market to achieve this with a significant number of properties to be identified and procured at various stages of development from complete spot purchases to a pipeline of in development dwellings in a short timeframe.
The Principal Project Manager will oversee and manage a range of activities including developing, managing and executing large procurement strategies to work with the private sector to identify and procure a range of properties to add to the housing portfolio.
The role will brief, procure and manage some multi-disciplinary consultancies involved in urban planning, design, documentation and project delivery.
The role includes leadership and management of public and internal procurement and transaction processes, budget and cash flow management, reporting, and risk and issues management.
It will also have a major emphasis on process and management of the end to end property acquisition process.
ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE Manage and oversee the full life cycle of projects to meet departmental objectives including:Researching, preparing and executing project plans within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.Preparing and presenting quality reports and work briefings in accordance with the department's project management processes.Evaluating tender bids and participating in liaison and negotiation associated with tender processes.Contributing to the monitoring and evaluation of projects to ensure departmental objectives are met.Manage the implementation of private market housing purchases, including overall budget, Request for Proposal process and selection, funding agreements, contract management and fulfilment.Manage the development of innovative partnership, funding and investment models to drive value for money outcomes through private market purchases.COVID-19 VACCINATION
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice, given their individual circumstances.
As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.
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 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.
Please apply to submit your interest in this position.
#J-18808-Ljbffr