Job type: Full time / Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2026
Organisation: Homes Victoria
Occupation: Construction
Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/600469
The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live asafe, 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 aredisadvantaged and vulnerable.
We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings acrossmetropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.
We are committed to developing and supporting a workforce that is well equipped and highly motivated. All jobs can beworked flexibly, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from diversebackgrounds and abilities. .
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For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit Department of Families, Fairness andHousing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)
THE ROLE
The Senior Project Planner role in the Housing Development Branch - Delivery team is responsible for identifying future design-led development projects on Homes Victoria land. The role will work across the whole project lifecycle, including review of potential housing growth opportunities, undertaking technical feasibility and massing and yield studies, establishing and managing external consultancy due diligence and architectural design contracts, engaging with key internal and external stakeholders, and providing strategic design advice as projects are progressed through business case and delivery phases.
A background in architecture or urban design and specific technical experience undertaking architectural feasibility studies is required. You will also bring to the role project management experience, a track record of delivery and working collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment, and strong experience working with a range of internal and external stakeholders. A sound understanding of the public sector environment is preferred and excellent writing skills to support briefings to Senior Management is required.
Are you: A strong designer with technical expertise in feasibility testing and architectural designAble to manage multiple projects, priorities and disciplinesAble to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholdersAble to provide clear design advice for projects that ensure best-practice outcomes are deliveredA good communicator with a strong ability to work as part of a teamA problem solver who analyses issues from different perspectiveAble to achieve set objectives within a specified time frameACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE
Manage or deliver robust technical feasibility studies and master planning of Homes Victoria sites that address site opportunities and meet competing objectives and requirements.Seek and provide authoritative advice on site opportunities to internal and external stakeholders and prepare and present detailed reports and executive briefings on complex matters.Managing external consultancies and being accountable for the successful delivery and completion of the outputs within resourcing, timeline and budget parameters.Please open the position description to read more. 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 (JSE) 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.
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Job type:Full time / Fixed term until: 30-JUN-2026
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