Principal Project Manager - Dev. P'ships

Overview

Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time

Salary: $142,790 - $191,084

Grade: VPS 6

Occupation: Construction

Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs

Reference: VG/786788

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.

Areas of focus:

• Child protection
• Housing
• Disability
• Prevention of family violence
• Multicultural affairs
• LGBTIQA+ equality
• Veterans, women and youth

The work 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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The Role

The Principal Project Manager – Development Partnerships focus is advancing social and affordable housing opportunities through key partnerships with Community Housing Providers, developers and builders.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify and assess potential development sites through detailed analysis and understanding of land, development and planning considerations
• Develop and maintain necessary stakeholder relationships to deliver key projects through a multitude of different contracting and partnership arrangements
• Review and provide feedback to due diligence and feasibility assessments
• Identify land assembly requirements
• Manage project risk
• Liaise with landowners to facilitate access to land for due diligence
• Provide program updates
• Facilitate the administration of land transactions
• Ensure acquisition activities are conducted appropriately to comply with the Victorian Government Land Transaction Policy
• Manage construction contracts

Required expertise and skills:

• Property analysis, including understanding of redevelopment and commercial feasibility drivers
• Proven track record of effective stakeholder engagement, particularly with state government landholding agencies
• Project management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to create and maintain accurate records

Accountabilities

• Provide strategic analysis and advice to develop the property portfolio pipeline in the short, medium and long term, including funding and approval requirements
• Be the main contact point responsible and lead some of Homes Victoria's key projects with Housing Australia and through hands on management and facilitation with Development partners
• Forward plan to unlock barriers in achieving the successful delivery of projects by working autonomously and providing strategic resolutions to potentially problematic issues or processes

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:

• CV
• Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria

Work eligibility: 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.

Pre-employment screening: Preferred candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including a national police check and misconduct screening.

Applications close: Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted: 20 October 2026

For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, visit Department of Families, Fairness and Housing Victoria | Jobs (www.dffh.vic.gov.au/jobs)