Principal Project Manager - Dev. P'Ships

Department of Families Fairness and Housing; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Families Fairness and Housing is seeking a Principal Project Manager – Development Partnerships in Melbourne to advance social and affordable housing through partnerships with Community Housing Providers, developers and builders.

You will identify potential development sites, assess feasibility, and manage land transactions while maintaining stakeholder relationships and compliance with land policy. Strong project management and contract experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in property analysis and redevelopment feasibility.
• Proven track record in stakeholder engagement with state government landholding agencies.
• Strong project management, attention to detail and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic analysis to develop the property portfolio pipeline in the short, medium and long term.
• Be the main contact point responsible and lead Homes Victoria’s key projects with Housing Australia and through hands-on management with Development partners.
• Forward plan to unlock barriers and deliver projects by working autonomously and providing strategic resolutions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Land development analysis

Feasibility assessments

Contract management

Government liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in property, planning, or related field

Job description

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. You will identify and assess potential development sites through detailed analysis and your understanding of land, development and planning considerations. You will develop and maintain the necessary stakeholder relationships to deliver key projects through a multitude of different contracting and partnership arrangements. You will review and provide feedback to due diligence and feasibility assessments, identify land assembly requirements, manage project risk and liaise with landowners to facilitate access to land for due diligence, provide program updates and facilitate the administration of land transactions. You will ensure acquisition activities are conducted appropriately to comply with the Victorian Government Land Transaction Policy and have experience in managing construction contracts. Expertise and skills in property analysis, including understanding of redevelopment and commercial feasibility drivers is required. A proven track record of effective stakeholder engagement, particularly with state government landholding agencies, is key. Project management skills are essential, along with attention to detail and the 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 Victorias 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

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.