Principal Project Manager, Transactions
Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & HousingAustralia4 days ago
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THE ROLE
Join a collaborative and innovative team leading the redevelopment of Homes Victoria's high-rise tower sites. As Principal Project Manager, Transactions, you'll drive complex procurement and partnership processes under the Government's Housing Statement, overseeing consultants and contractors through all stages of commercial structuring, design and delivery. This is a pivotal leadership role shaping high-value, high-impact housing outcomes for Victorians.
Benefits
We're committed to creating a workplace that supports, values and empowers our people:
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Ready to be part of something transformative and help reimaging what public housing can be? Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 20 November 2025.
Apply now with a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume. You don't need to address the key selection criteria separately, but make sure your cover letter outlines your relevant experience. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
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 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)
We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that a diverse and inclusive culture brings for our employees and in turn, encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability and others from under-represented backgrounds to apply.
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Join a collaborative and innovative team leading the redevelopment of Homes Victoria's high-rise tower sites. As Principal Project Manager, Transactions, you'll drive complex procurement and partnership processes under the Government's Housing Statement, overseeing consultants and contractors through all stages of commercial structuring, design and delivery. This is a pivotal leadership role shaping high-value, high-impact housing outcomes for Victorians.
Benefits
We're committed to creating a workplace that supports, values and empowers our people:
- Hybrid work model & flexible work options
- 17.5% leave loading + a range of leave entitlements for parents, carers and purchased leave options
- Annual mobility payment + salary increases and structured progression pathways
- Professional development and study support to help you grow
- Salary packaging perks incl. super top-ups + novated leasing
- Discounted public transport options
- Lead complex procurement & business case phases focused on high value high risk and Partnerships Victoria frameworks.
- Drive high-quality documentation, reporting and presentations including transactions plans, tender documents and ministerial briefs.
- Ensure accurate budget management and financial reporting plus undertake complex quantitative analysis, develop project cashflows and forecasts.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships across government, councils, consultants, and industry partners.
- Proven experience leading large-scale social infrastructure or residential property transactions in a government or public-sector context.
- Strong knowledge of procurement frameworks e.g. Partnerships Victoria, HVHR, PD&CM Act, Financial Management Act, and VGPB Guidelines.
- Advanced Microsoft Office and 365 skills (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook).
- Strong commercial and financial analysis capability — focused on driving value for money and sustainable project outcomes.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, finance, law, project management, property, engineering, planning, or design.
Please open the position description to read more.
Ready to be part of something transformative and help reimaging what public housing can be? Applications close 11:59pm Thursday 20 November 2025.
Apply now with a cover letter (max 2 pages) and resume. You don't need to address the key selection criteria separately, but make sure your cover letter outlines your relevant experience. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
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 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)
We believe in inclusiveness, diversity and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that a diverse and inclusive culture brings for our employees and in turn, encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with a disability and others from under-represented backgrounds to apply.
Note
- Previous applicants will not be considered.
- Recruitment agencies please do not contact us.
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