Lead Project Manager, Corrections Infrastructure

Department of Justice; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a Project Manager to drive high value, high-risk asset and infrastructure projects within correctional facilities. This fixed-term, full-time role runs until 30 June 2027 and reports to the Manager, Capital Works and AIFT.

You will develop business cases, feasibility studies and option papers, manage budgets and risks, and deliver projects in collaboration with Commercial Services and stakeholders across custodial facilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience on infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Experience developing business cases, feasibility and option papers.
• Strong written and oral communication, with ability to present to stakeholders.
• Experience managing briefs, procurement, budgets and schedules through full life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-value infrastructure projects for custodial facilities.
• Develop business cases, feasibility studies and option papers.
• Monitor budgets, risks, cost reconciliations and progress reporting.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Budget management

Reporting & presentations

Education

Qualifications in PM / civil construction / engineering / architecture

Job description

The Department of Justice and Community Safety in Victoria is seeking a Project Manager to drive high value, high-risk asset and infrastructure projects within correctional facilities. This fixed-term, full-time role runs until 30 June 2027 and reports to the Manager, Capital Works and AIFT.

You will develop business cases, feasibility studies and option papers, manage budgets and risks, and deliver projects in collaboration with Commercial Services and stakeholders across custodial facilities.